January 29, 2025

Democrats Abroad South Africa (DASA) 2025 AGM and Exco Election Announcement


DASA’s 2025-27 Executive Committee will be elected ahead of this year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held online 18 March 2025. 

IMPORTANT DATES – Voting will take place electronically prior to the AGM

Nominations Deadline: 28 February 2025

Electronic Ballots Sent Out: 4 March 2025

Voting Closes: 14 March 2025

AGM and Election Results: 18 March 2025

The 2025 Nominations and Elections Committee (NEC) is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, Counsel, and two (2) Members at Large to serve a two year term.

A description of the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Committee can be found here.

The DASA Bylaws can be viewed here.

If you are interested in running for any of these positions or would like to nominate someone, please complete the DASA Nomination Form which was distributed by email 31 Jan. Nominations forms must be submitted by Midnight (SAST) Friday 28 February 2025. You may contact the Nominations and Elections Committee with any questions at: [email protected]

On Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 19:00 South African Time, DASA will host an Open House for potential candidates to ask questions about the roles and responsibilities of the Executive Committee. Please click here to RSVP for the Open House.

Voting will be conducted electronically prior to the AGM. Instructions will accompany the electronic ballot which will be sent out on 4 March 2025 via email to all registered DASA members. To ensure that you receive your ballot please verify that your contact information is correct and up to date by logging in to the Democrats Abroad website. (Click here for assistance)

All registered DASA members are encouraged to vote in these elections and we look forward to your participation in our upcoming AGM!

RSVP for the AGM here

Thank you,
The DASA Nominations and Elections Committee: Susan M. Cashin (Chair), Tiwana Merrit and Cristianne Wendler