{"id":322420,"date":"2026-06-01T11:05:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T09:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=322420"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:15:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:15:38","slug":"liam-jacobs-returns-to-da-after-brief-stint-with-gayton-mckenzies-patriotic-alliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/liam-jacobs-returns-to-da-after-brief-stint-with-gayton-mckenzies-patriotic-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Liam Jacobs returns to DA after brief stint with Gayton McKenzie\u2019s Patriotic Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Liam Jacobs has rejoined the Democratic Alliance (DA) less than a year after leaving the party for Gayton McKenzie&#8217;s Patriotic Alliance (PA), he confirmed on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/liam.jacobs.716\/videos\/1743801823256127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook Live broadcast<\/a> on Monday morning, Jacobs explained that his decision stemmed from a desire to ensure his political work reflected his personal principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;When I look at my political career, I have to ask myself is the political career that I&#8217;m living in line with the values that I was raised with, is it in line with our constitution, is it in line with what it is that I&#8217;m currently doing,&#8221; he told viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis was among the blue-clad party supporters who gathered to welcome the 25-year-old back with enthusiastic applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During his months with the PA, Jacobs held multiple positions across different cities. 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