On Friday 6 April 2018, Democratic Alliance Ancillary Bodies, DA Youth and DA Women's Network, will convene for its joint Federal Congress in Tshwane.

The DA Youth and DA Women’s Network will be electing its new leadership at the Congress and passing amendments and motions with notice.

We will be electing the following positions:

DA Youth

Federal Youth Leader

Federal Youth Chairperson

Federal Deputy Chairperson: Administration

Federal Deputy Chairperson: Media and Publicity

Federal Deputy Chairperson: Recruitment and Campaigns

Federal Deputy Chairperson: Training and Development

See list of candidates here.

DA Women Network

Federal Women Network Leader

Federal Women Network Deputy Leader

Federal Women Network Additional Members (X5)

See list of candidates here.

The registration time is 12:30 and voting starts from 15:25. The announcement of election results takes place at 18:15

Media interested in covering the event must please email Norman Silke by 11:00 on Thursday, 5 April 2018 at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with the following details:

• Name of media house;
• Number of people attending;
• Names and positions of those attending;
• ID numbers of attendees;
• Contact details (contact number and email address); and
• Dietary requirements, if any

The details of the Congress are as follows:

Date: Friday, 6 April 2018

Place: Velmore Hotel & Spa, 96 Main Road, Mooiplaats 355-Jr, Erasmia, Tshwane

Registration time: 12:30

Media Enquiries
Norman Silke
Ancillary Bodies Congress Media Liaison