 DA built on these gains in the 2014 general election, in which it retained the Western Cape with an increased majority and won 22,2% nationally with 89 seats, the best performance of any party other than the ANC in democratic South Africa.Its campaign to win the Gauteng province failed, but the party grew its support substantially there and in other provinces.In 2015, Helen Zille stepped down as national leader (but remained premier).