Max, chairperson for Public Works and Transport in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, said: “Pursuant to calls from various DA members and constituencies in the Western Cape, I hereby confirm that I will be contesting the position of Provincial Leader during the Provincial Congress, which will be held on 7 October 2017.”
Max said he was endorsing Masizole Mnqasela as his deputy provincial leader, adding: “Having travelled throughout the province and engaged with numerous constituencies, I was humbled by the overwhelming support and nominations to stand as leader.”
He said the structures highlighted their deep concern with the loss of support and wards to the ANC in traditional DA strongholds.