# The DA mourns the passing of party stalwart Douglas Gibson at the age of 82 years. A former chief whip in Parliament and later South Africa’s ambassador to Thailand, Gibson is remembered as a principled leader and dedicated public servant. Party leader John Steenhuisen described him as a fierce advocate for freedom, non-racialism, and democratic values, who remained committed to his beliefs until the end of his life.
CORRECTING AGE Douglas Gibson remembered as loyal DA stalwart and public servant