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Democratic Alliance

Abahlali baseMjondolo’s elections choice comes from no choice
Opinion
/ 1 May 2024

Abahlali baseMjondolo’s elections choice comes from no choice

The political strategy of the socialist shack dwellers’ movement is grounded in two decades of activism against oppression and for land

By S’bu Zikode
LISTEN | Songezo Zibi – Donors, not Steenhuisen’s DA, are the architects of the moonshot pact
Podcasts
/ 1 May 2024

LISTEN | Songezo Zibi – Donors, not Steenhuisen’s DA, are the architects of the moonshot pact

The leader of Rise Mzansi said the Democratic Alliance leader was not credible or capable of becoming South Africa’s president

By Lizeka Tandwa
Minimum wage stance won’t get DA a raise
Opinion
/ 30 April 2024

Minimum wage stance won’t get DA a raise

The party’s belief that the base pay should be phased out could scupper its coalition prospects

By Sarah Smit
DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses
Politics
/ 26 April 2024

DA’s new economic policy aims to relieve debt burden, support small businesses

The party has proposed an economic turnaround strategy to support small businesses, boost economic growth, protect work seekers and create 2 million jobs

By Lyse Comins
The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare
Partner Content
/ 26 April 2024

The NHI Bill: South Africa’s step towards inclusive healthcare

Ramaphosa’s commitment suggests a firm resolve to implement the bill

By Sponsored
Property sales slow ahead of poll
Business
/ 25 April 2024

Property sales slow ahead of poll

The uncertainty created by the possibility of a coalition government
is putting people off big-price buys

By Anathi Madubela
Holy herb is a non-issue for most political parties
Politics
/ 20 April 2024

Holy herb is a non-issue for most political parties

Only ActionSA, Rise Mzansi and the Inkatha Freedom Party have shared their thoughts on the holy herb with voters

By Paddy Harper
Elections 2024: Interrogate manifestos instead of listening to lofty promises
Opinion
/ 18 April 2024

Elections 2024: Interrogate manifestos instead of listening to lofty promises

The DG Murray Trust has identified 10 opportunities for change that are directed at breaking the intergenerational poverty and inequality deeply rooted in our country

By Phylicia Oppelt
A viable left is critical for South Africa, given all the political failures
Opinion
/ 18 April 2024

A viable left is critical for South Africa, given all the political failures

If the ANC takes a hammering in the elections, we face the dangerous prospect of being led by authoritarian and corrupt leaders like Jacob Zuma and Julius Malema

By Imraan Buccus
ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan
Health
/ 18 April 2024

ANC’s message to medical aid users: Stop ‘resistance’ to R200bn NHI plan

Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax breaks will be forfeited to fund the proposed universal health care plan

By Khaya Koko
‘I will not resign,’ says Nzimande on NSFAS board dissolution
Education
/ 14 April 2024

‘I will not resign,’ says Nzimande on NSFAS board dissolution

The minister said detractors have celebrated the reputational damage to the student funding scheme, his department and the government.

By Anathi Madubela
South Africa will always feel fuel shocks
Business
/ 11 April 2024

South Africa will always feel fuel shocks

As motorists reel amid higher petrol prices, only two of the country’s oil refineries are operational

By Anathi Madubela
WATCH | One-on-one interview with DA’s John Steenhuisen
Politics
/ 11 April 2024

WATCH | One-on-one interview with DA’s John Steenhuisen

DA leader, John Steenhusinen, sat down with the Mail & Guardian’s Lizeka Tandwa, for a one-on-one interview.

By Mg Reporter
Job schemes and broken dreams
Opinion
/ 10 April 2024

Job schemes and broken dreams

Plans like the one announced by employment and labour minister Thulas Nxesi won’t move the needle on joblessness

By Sarah Smit
Fishing for votes
Thought Leader
/ 6 April 2024

Fishing for votes

John Steenhuisen and Velenkosini Hlabisa cast a line in the water to exploit the ANC’s weaknesses

By Paddy Harper
South Africa’s water crisis: A key election issue surpassing load-shedding
Politics
/ 5 April 2024

South Africa’s water crisis: A key election issue surpassing load-shedding

Opposition parties are aiming to use the ANC’s water infrastructure failures to garner votes

By Paddy Harper
Mapisa-Nqakula under scrutiny
Politics
/ 28 March 2024

Mapisa-Nqakula under scrutiny

The speaker’s attempts to stall her arrest resulted in the state revealing the damning charges she faces

By Khaya Koko
Vote 2024 | A DA-ANC coalition not off the table
Elections Newsletter
/ 28 March 2024

Vote 2024 | A DA-ANC coalition not off the table

This week we sat down with Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen. We focus on that party, where they are at, what they want and a dash of where they have come from.

By Scott Peter Smith
I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen
Politics
/ 28 March 2024

I can out-debate most people with doctorates when it comes to politics — Steenhuisen

The Democratic Alliance leader said he respected people for getting a degree but university could not have taught him what he knows after 23 years in politics

By Lizeka Tandwa
Ramaphosa ‘blown’ his chances of saving SA, says Zille
Politics
/ 27 March 2024

Ramaphosa ‘blown’ his chances of saving SA, says Zille

The federal council chair said despite her previous views that her party could work with the ANC, she now believed this would destroy the DA

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC ‘still discussing’ no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula
Politics
/ 26 March 2024

ANC ‘still discussing’ no-confidence motion in Mapisa-Nqakula

The Democratic Alliance wants the motion to be debated next week

By Paddy Harper
South Africa swiftly sliding to the right
Opinion
/ 24 March 2024

South Africa swiftly sliding to the right

Many if not most South Africans welcome the decline of electoral support for the ANC. But the alarming reality is that the alternatives could be far worse

By Richard Pithouse
Focus on jobs and borders as Mashaba launches ActionSA manifesto
Politics
/ 23 March 2024

Focus on jobs and borders as Mashaba launches ActionSA manifesto

Cabinet will be cut to a maximum of 20 posts and deputy minister positions done away with

By Paddy Harper
To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption case
Politics
/ 22 March 2024

To be arrested or not? Mapisa-Nqakula, lawyer differ on her corruption case

The embattled speaker seems to be at loggerheads with her attorney, who wrote an email to the NPA saying she would present herself to the police

By Khaya Koko
Speaker’s home raided in corruption investigation
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

Speaker’s home raided in corruption investigation

The National Prosecuting Authority confirmed the search and seizure operation a fortnight after Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula denied any wrongdoing

By Emsie Ferreira
Elections 2024: Don’t pick the scabs
Politics
/ 19 March 2024

Elections 2024: Don’t pick the scabs

Some blame labour protections and unions for South Africa’s economic malaise. But this claim lacks evidence and stands to leave us in an even worse position

By Sarah Smit
White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC
Opinion
/ 19 March 2024

White liberalism and the appalling alternatives to the ANC

South Africa’s political narrative is mired in a swamp of inadequacy and hypocrisy

By Imraan Buccus
ANC will use cadre deployment judgment to force DA to release its own records
Politics
/ 18 March 2024

ANC will use cadre deployment judgment to force DA to release its own records

The ruling party believes the DA is ‘compelled’ to go public on how it took decisions on top appointments where it governs

By Lunga Mzangwe
Committee attendance by MPs worsens, says Parliamentary Monitoring Group
Politics
/ 18 March 2024

Committee attendance by MPs worsens, says Parliamentary Monitoring Group

While some members of parliament attended as many as 20 meetings, others have attended none

By Paddy Harper
State to fight new nuclear hurdle
The Green Guardian
/ 14 March 2024

State to fight new nuclear hurdle

This is the second nuclear challenge the government will be fighting after they lost against NGOs in 2017

By Mandisa Nyathi
Elections: ANC, DA and EFF go toe-to-toe on the economy
Politics
/ 9 March 2024

Elections: ANC, DA and EFF go toe-to-toe on the economy

With the country’s economy on the brink, the ‘Big Three’s’ employment and growth promises hold more weight than ever

By Sarah Smit
‘IFP will be in the ruling coalition’
Politics
/ 8 March 2024

‘IFP will be in the ruling coalition’

The party is also aiming for gains in two provinces, says president on the eve of its manifesto launch

By Paddy Harper
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