Shadow Cabinet of John Steenhuisen

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The Shadow Cabinet of John Steenhuisen succeeded the Shadow Cabinet of Mmusi Maimane as the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet. After John Steenhuisen was elected unopposed as the parliamentary leader by the Democratic Alliance's caucus on 27 October 2019,{{cite news |last1=Jordaan |first1=Nomahlubi |title=John Steenhuisen elected as DA's parliamentary leader |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2019-10-27-john-steenhuisen-elected-as-das-parliamentary-leader/ |access-date=5 December 2020 |agency=TimesLIVE |date=27 October 2019}} he announced a new shadow cabinet, on 5 December 2020.{{cite web |last1=Mazzone |first1=Natasha |title=DA announces new Shadow Cabinet that will bring Real Hope and Real Change |url=https://www.da.org.za/2020/12/da-announces-new-shadow-cabinet-that-will-bring-real-hope-and-real-change |website=Democratic Alliance |access-date=5 December 2020}}

In his capacity as Leader of the Official Opposition, Steenhuisen led the Official Opposition Shadow Cabinet. Serving alongside Steenhuisen is Siviwe Gwarube, as Chief Whip, and Annelie Lotriet as Deputy Chief Whip and Chairperson of the Caucus.

The Shadow Cabinet was dissolved upon the DA entering into a coalition government with the ruling African National Congress on 14 June 2024, following the 2024 general election.{{Cite web |last=Masuabi |first=Queenin |date=2024-06-14 |title=DA joins ANC in GNU formation, backs Ramaphosa re-election |url=https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-06-14-four-reasons-why-da-decided-to-join-the-government-of-national-unity/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=Daily Maverick |language=en}}

Members of the Shadow Cabinet

Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader John Steenhuisen introduced a new Shadow Cabinet on 5 December 2020. He reshuffled it in August 2022,{{Cite web |last=Felix |first=Jason |title='Haters are going to hate' - Mazzone rejects demotion talk as Siviwe Garube takes over as chief whip |url=https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/politics/political-parties/haters-are-going-to-hate-mazzone-rejects-demotion-talk-as-siviwe-garube-takes-over-as-chief-whip-20220818 |access-date=2022-08-18 |website=News24 |language=en-US}} and again in April 2023.{{Cite web |title=Shadow Cabinet: DA announces changes with a focus on Election 2024 |url=https://www.da.org.za/2023/04/shadow-cabinet-da-announces-changes-with-a-focus-on-election-2024 |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Democratic Alliance |language=en}}

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Leader of the Opposition (South Africa)
Parliamentary Leader of the Democratic Alliance

| The Hon. John Steenhuisen MP

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Presidency

| The Hon. Solly Malatsi MP

| The Hon. Joe McGluwa MP

Presidency: Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities

| The Hon. Nazley Sharif MP

| The Hon. Nomsa Tarabella Marchesi MP

Presidency: Electricity

| The Hon. Samantha Graham MP

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Justice

| The Hon. Glynnis Breytenbach MP

| The Hon. Werner Horn MP

Correctional Services

| The Hon. James Selfe MP

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Public Service and Administration

| The Hon. Leon Schreiber MP

| The Hon. Mimmy Gondwe MP

Defence and Military Veterans

| The Hon. Kobus Marais MP

| The Hon. Maliyakhe Shelembe MP

Home Affairs

| The Hon. Angel Khanyile MP

| The Hon. Adrian Roos MP

State Security

| The Hon. Dianne Kohler-Barnard MP

| The Hon. Dirk Stubbe MP

Police

| The Hon. Andrew Whitfield MP

| The Hon. Okkie Terblanche MP

Trade and Industry

| The Hon. Dean Macpherson MP

| The Hon. Darren Bergman MP

Finance

| Vacant

| The Hon. Dion George MP

Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

| The Hon. Phineas Masipa MP

| The Hon. Thandeka Mbabama MP

Human Settlements

| The Hon. Luyolo Mphithi MP

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Water & Sanitation

| The Hon. Leon Basson MP

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Basic Education

| The Hon. Baxolile Nodada MP

| The Hon. Marina van Zyl MP

Health

| The Hon. Michéle Clarke MP

| The Hon. Lindy Wilson MP

International Relations and Cooperation

| The Hon. Emma Powell MP

| The Hon. Mergan Chetty MP

Higher Education, Science and Technology

| The Hon. Chantel King MP

| The Hon. Karabo Khakhau MP

Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

| The Hon. Dave Bryant MP

| The Hon. Annerie Weber MP

Transport

| The Hon. Chris Hunsinger MP

| The Hon. Thamsanqa Mabhena MP

Mineral Resources

| The Hon. James Lorimer MP

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Energy

| The Hon. Kevin Mileham MP

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Social Development

| The Hon. Bridget Masango MP

| The Hon. Alexandra Abrahams MP

Public Enterprises

| The Hon. Ghaleb Cachalia MP

| The Hon. Michéle Clarke MP

Sports, Arts and Culture

| The Hon. Tsepo Mhlongo MP

| The Hon. Veronica van Dyk MP

Employment and Labour

| The Hon. Michael Cardo MP

| The Hon. Michael Bagraim MP

Public Works and Infrastructure

| The Hon. Sello Seitlholo MP

| The Hon. Madeleine Hicklin MP

Small Business Development

| The Hon. Jan de Villiers MP

| The Hon. Henro Krüger MP

Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

| The Hon. Eleanore Bouw-Spies MP

| Vacant

Communications and Digital Technologies

| The Hon. Natasha Mazzone MP

| Vacant

Tourism

| The Hon. Manuel De Freitas MP

| The Hon. Haseenabanu Ismail MP

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Public Accounts (SCoPA)

| The Hon. Alf Lees MP

| The Hon. Benedicta van Minnen MP

Auditor-General (SCoAG)

| The Hon. Haniff Hoosen MP

| The Hon. Cheryl Phillips MP

Appropriations (SCoA)

| The Hon. Ashor Sarupen MP

| The Hon. Erik Marais MP

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