Stephnie de Ruyter is the DSC Party Leader. Stephnie stands for alternative economic solutions; a just society; and a healthy planet. She is a Southlander with a strong service ethic and family focus. Her community interests keep her in touch with people, their concerns, and local issues. Stephnie is a pro-active, energetic, politically experienced candidate.  She understands what drives the south: dairying, sheep farming, fishing, forestry, manufacturing, industry, education, its people. Stephnie shares the independent, can-do attitude of southern voters. She is also the DSC’s Energy spokesman.