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George Michalakis

George Michalakis is a South African politician affiliated with the Democratic Alliance (DA). He serves as a member of the party's leadership structures and has been active in municipal and provincial governance in the Western Cape. Michalakis has held positions within the DA's organisational framework, contributing to policy development and political strategy. He has been involved in the party's efforts to strengthen its presence in local government and to advance its policy agenda in areas including economic development and service delivery. His work has focused on supporting DA-led administrations and promoting the party's vision for governance in South Africa. Michalakis has collaborated with other senior DA figures, including party leaders and elected officials, in advancing the organisation's objectives. He has participated in political campaigns and has been part of the party's efforts to expand its electoral base. His role within the DA reflects the party's emphasis on building a diverse leadership team capable of addressing South Africa's governance challenges. Michalakis continues to be active in the party's structures and contributes to its strategic direction.

George Michalakis Updates

DA Parliamentary Chief Whip Glynnis Breytenbach

DA appoints Glynnis Breytenbach as party’s Parliamentary Chief Whip

18th May 2026

Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach is the Democratic Alliance’s new Chief Whip in Parliament, taking over from George Michalakis, who is now the DA’s Parliamentary Leader. Michalakis announced...

DA announces Impeachment Committee team

15th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Following the recent Constitutional Court judgment and the subsequent move to establish a Section 89 Impeachment Committee, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally submitted the names of those...

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