Mathew Cuthbert, a 33-year-old Democratic Alliance (DA) member, has been appointed as the party's CEO, a role that has been vacant since 2021.Cuthbert, who began his political career as a low-ranking constituency officer in Ekurhuleni in 2015, has risen through the ranks to become a key figure in the DA.His new role involves overseeing the party's daily operations, including staff management, electoral campaigning, and strategy.

The DA leadership emphasized the need to professionalize the party's operations to compete effectively against the ANC, especially as many officials are also in government.

Cuthbert will co-lead the national campaign alongside Ashor Sarupen and Werner Horn, focusing on communication strategies and targeting key municipalities like Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.His appointment underscores the DA's commitment to investing in young, capable leaders to strengthen its position in South African politics.