Former DA leader Tony Leon is accused of leveraging his political connections to secure contracts for his PR firm, Resolve Communications, with the Tshwane and Johannesburg municipalities.

A former Tshwane official’s affidavit alleges that Leon approached then-mayors Solly Msimanga and Herman Mashaba in 2016 to promote his business interests.The claims are part of a broader controversy involving John Steenhuisen’s allegations that Resolve exerted undue influence on DA ministers.Leon denies the accusations, calling them 'absurd' and emphasizing that his firm operates within legal bounds.

Mmusi Maimane, Steenhuisen’s predecessor, alleges Leon's actions created a dangerous precedent by granting his PR company exclusive access to DA officials.The DA party is divided over the issue, with some leaders criticizing the lack of accountability in resolving the conflict.Meanwhile, Resolve was also linked to Cape Town’s drought crisis management but has since lost its contract.The scandal highlights tensions within the DA and raises questions about ethical business practices in politics.