From DA Lifer to an Action SA leader - the unretiring of 'conviction politician' Athol Trollip who says he's finally in a South African party

The Eastern Cape farm boy who was fluent in Xhosa before speaking his home language, says he has finally found a political home that is truly South African. Former DA parliamentary leader and then the party's federal chairman, Athol Trollip, was coaxed out of retirement by Action SA leader Herman Mashaba and joined the new party in February. In this fascinating interview with Alec Hogg of Biznews.com, Trollip says he is energised by his new surroundings and like his colleagues, is hard at work to ensure there is a new government in South Africa after the 2024 National Election. Describing himself as a 'conviction politician' rather than someone who makes a living from the trade, Trollip says it is liberating to be a member of a political party perceived as a home for all South Africans, rather than having to continuously defend the 'whiteness' of his past establishment. Athol will be at the fourth BizNews Conference, to be held from August 30 to September 2, at Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg. Details at https://www.biznews.com/biznews-investment-conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices