# DA leader Geordin Hill‑Lewis has denied betraying his predecessor, John Steenhuisen, saying the decisions he makes are in the best interests of the party and the government of national unity. Hill‑Lewis has requested president Cyril Ramaphosa to reshuffle the DA’s cabinet members, demoting Steenhuisen from Agriculture minister to deputy minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. In an interview with News24, Steenhuisen accused party insiders of orchestrating his downfall. Hill‑Lewis told Sunday Times personal relationships always make things tough, but his loyalty is to voters.
Geordin Hill-Lewis denies betraying John Steenhuisen