Johannesburg — The Democratic Alliance (DA) will investigate allegations that party leader John Steenhuisen misused the party’s credit card for personal expenses, including Uber Eats, party officials confirmed, according to reports.
This follows a complaint from the DA’s finance committee chair, Dion George, who accused Steenhuisen of using the party’s credit card for personal expenses, The Citizen reported.
DA federal chairperson Helen Zille said the Federal Executive (FedEx) has referred the matter to the party’s Federal Legal Commission for a full investigation, with a media injunction imposed on all parties involved.
“The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive met last night to discuss a formal response to the continuing public airing of matters relating to a dispute between senior office bearers of the party. In the course of the conflict, numerous allegations have been made,” a statement read.
🇿🇦 The Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive met last night to discuss a formal response to the continuing public airing of matters relating to a dispute between senior office bearers of the party. In the course of the conflict, numerous allegations have been made.
The Fedex… pic.twitter.com/Q5sp79rhQ0
— Karabo Khakhau MP (@KaraboKhakhau) November 24, 2025
“The Fedex resolved to refer the matter to the party’s Federal Legal Commission to institute a full investigation into the issues involved, focusing on alleged violations of the DA’s constitution and rules in the genesis and progression of this dispute.
“The Fedex also issued an injunction to everyone involved, either directly or peripherally, to stop prosecuting their arguments through the media, and allow the party’s processes to take their course.
🚨 DA Leader John Steenhuisen Fails To Pay R150k Credit Card Debt and Lands in Court
Daily Maverick has revealed that despite earning more than R2.66 million a year, John Steenhuisen still FAILED TO PAY almost R150 000 in credit card debt, raising serious concerns that the DA… pic.twitter.com/arVYgjuL3e
— Matthew George (@MatJGeorge) November 18, 2025
“The Democratic Alliance remains committed to serving all South Africans in an ethical, accountable and responsive manner.”
The investigation follows heightened tensions between Steenhuisen and George, who was recently removed as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment amid allegations of sexual misconduct and verbal abuse toward staff.
The internal conflict comes months before the DA’s 2026 elective conference, where leadership positions — including Steenhuisen’s — remain uncertain.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
