Zille

British

/ ˈzɪlə /

noun

Helen. born 1951, South African politician and journalist: mayor of Cape Town (2006–09); leader of the Democratic Alliance party from 2007; premier of Western Cape from 2009

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DA federal chair Helen Zille said the party would consider all its options, and not rush into a decsion.

From BBC

Senior DA official and former party leader Helen Zille on Wednesday told local media: "Such language is unjustifiable and unacceptable. I don't see how such offensive language can be justified."

From BBC

Although Zille, a former anti-apartheid journalist, stepped aside in 2015 to allow Maimane to lead the party, she has been re-asserting herself and is widely viewed to have been behind the criticism of him.

From Seattle Times

Both later resigned, reportedly after clashing with Zille.

From Seattle Times

Crunch-time came last weekend, when the DA's strident former leader, a white woman, Helen Zille, abruptly returned to high office in the party.

From BBC

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