--- title: "Democratic Alliance Congress in Pictures" description: "Democratic Alliance delegates are meeting in Midrand this weekend to elect their top leadership and debate organisational policy." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "PHOTO ESSAY" author: "Daily Maverick" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/dailymaverick/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-04-02-democratic-alliance-congress-in-pictures/" published: "2023-04-02T12:40:30" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 217 --- # Democratic Alliance Congress in Pictures > Democratic Alliance delegates are meeting in Midrand this weekend to elect their top leadership and debate organisational policy. By Daily Maverick ยท Published 2 April 2023, 14:40 SAST ## Key points - The Democratic Alliance Federal Conference was a hive of activity as delegates gathered to reaffirm their commitment to the party's ideals. The DA's future looks bright with the election of new leadership. - DA leaders and delegates gather for 2023 Federal Conference - Mpho Phalatse takes a swipe at John Steenhuisen in final leadership push - Delegates cheer as Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis addresses Congress - Accreditation process underway at Gallagher Convention Centre ## Content ![Francois Rodgers,Christopher Pappas and Dean Macpherson at the 2023 Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in midrand on 01 April 2023.Photo:Felix Dlangamandla](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/6xubgYJ90b2HAEO-ROfLAWogSgY=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/20V8960.jpg) *DA leaders Francois Rodgers, Christopher Pappas and Dean Macpherson at the 2023 Democratic Alliance Federal Conference. (Photo:Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Glennis Breytenbach at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ropkp3zU_yuEatXV34w--dwdjPE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gala4.jpg) *DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![A delegate holding a poster of John Steenhuisen at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/GuxMsBmUnXh-p2_OUwzd8mBHDg8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gala6.jpg) *A delegate holding a poster of John Steenhuisen. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Regan Allen at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/3NjA31y9wxKWUr0ihXBWdOemyDI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Estate1.jpg) *Regan Allen, Western Cape MEC for Community Safety and Police Oversight at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference on Saturday. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Delegates cheering at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in midrand on 01 April 2023. Photo:Felix Dlangamandla](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/v4_HzVbHvcMahyexKT5x_EcUoZc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Estate19.jpg) *A delegate cheering at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference on Saturday. (Photo:Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Lungile Phenyane was running for top positions in the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7MnDIFVxsKuqJq-5ROoPB86NdkA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Estate2.jpg) *Lungile Phenyane was set to contest a number of the DA's top positions at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference this weekend. (Photo:Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Delegates holding voting cards at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in midrand on 01 April 2023.Photo:Felix Dlangamandla](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Bo3oKpGE1khrl1IurwcLuZ6dNAQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gala16.jpg) *Delegates holding voting cards. (Photo:Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Mpho Phalatse address the delegates at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on 1 April 2023. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/mEtGXzvGhHABAJ9y-XbpSL7Lsv4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Estate17.jpg) *Mpho Phalatse address the delegates on Saturday. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![John Steenhuisen address the delegates at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/zXJMf5fOjJM-xMLHesE1IPLeNCs=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Estate9.jpg) *DA leader John Steenhuisen during his address on Saturday.(Photo: Felix Dlangamandla)* ![Helen Zille watching the Congress Opening Ceremony. Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: DA Media)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/HqB0HtjIfefbhyBod984-b2yzjA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HelenZille.jpeg) *Chairperson of the Federal Council Helen Zille watches the Congress opening ceremony on Friday. (Photo: DA Media)* ![Delegates take their seats for the opening of Congress. Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: DA Media)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/PrttTkI3hiEHEd78-VRjCNfUx2w=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Plenary.jpg) *Delegates take their seats for the opening of Congress. (Photo: DA Media)* ![Nicholas Nyati addresses Congress. Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: DA Media)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/Xwx5jqhjoEpqm_WC5cFipnwH7lo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Nyati.jpg) *Federal leader of the DA Youth Nicholas Nyati addresses Congress. (Photo: DA Media)* ![Geordin Hill-Lewis addressing Congress. Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand. (Photo: DA Media)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1afKt5dSABHdowgL8DTAQyccINM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/GHL.jpeg) *Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis addressing Congress. (Photo: DA Media)* ![Delegates cheering, Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: DA Media)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/AGjH_ax4e9Pvx-ErOGCn_zFazdI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Delegates-1.jpg) *Delegates cheering at the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference being held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand this weekend. (Photo: DA Media)* ![A delegate receives accreditation. Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand on 01 April 2023. (Photo: DA Media)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/kfX-dxu0tswOWVAc_egj4NiCKl4=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled.jpg) *A delegate receives accreditation at the start of the Democratic Alliance Federal Conference held at Gallagher Convention centre in Midrand. (Photo: DA Media)*