JOHANNESBURG – Mmusi Maimane has resigned as the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA).
Mashaba’s resignation has already placed the DA’s position on coalitions at risk and Maimane’s resignation could make matters worse.
Maimane’s resignation comes two days after Herman Mashaba announced his resignation from the party and subsequently as Johannesburg mayor.
Athol Trollip also confirmed his resignation from the party and exit from politics.
Maimane has had the shortest reign as leader of the DA, resigning just four years after taking over.
He made history when he became the first black leader of the party as well as the youngest.
