Karabo Khakhau denies owing DA R4,250 tithe after disqualification
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- •Karabo Khakhau was disqualified from the DA leadership race on March 22, 2026.
- •The DA cited an unpaid tithe of R4,250 as the reason for Khakhau's disqualification.
- •Khakhau publicly stated on March 21, 2026, that she does not owe the DA any money.
- •Critics accuse the DA of creating barriers that prevent black members from contesting leadership positions.
- •The dispute has drawn attention to the DA's internal financial obligations for candidates.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the DA revises or waives the tithe requirement for candidates Karabo Khakhau and other black members may have increased opportunities to participate in leadership contests, potentially altering the party's internal balance.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Karabo Khakhau's disqualification: DA accused of 'putting up barriers that prevent black members from contesting'AFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)DA’s Karabo Khakhau ousted from leadership raceAFRICAIOL (South Africa)Karabo Khakhau: 'I do not owe the DA a cent' amid tithe rowAFRICA