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Democratic Alliance

DA promises two million jobs if elected government
Politics
/ 17 February 2024

DA promises two million jobs if elected government

One of the party’s core proposals is to replace broad-based black economic empowerment, which it says has only enriched ‘a tiny, connected elite’

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC wants Mbeki in Western Cape to help bring DA below 50%
Politics
/ 16 February 2024

ANC wants Mbeki in Western Cape to help bring DA below 50%

The ANC is hoping to use the former president’s popularity among coloured voters to destabilise the Democratic Alliance

By Lizeka Tandwa, Lunga Mzangwe and Mandisa Nyathi
Opposition accuses ANC of living in the past
Politics
/ 13 February 2024

Opposition accuses ANC of living in the past

The debate on the State of the Nation address, predictably, became a campaign stump for all parties

By Emsie Ferreira
EFF manifesto: Freedom from the economic fight?
Analysis
/ 13 February 2024

EFF manifesto: Freedom from the economic fight?

Some believe the Red Berets could pull the government too far to the left, but its lack of ideological clarity suggests otherwise

By Sarah Smit
DA opens corruption case against Deputy President Paul Mashatile
Politics
/ 13 February 2024

DA opens corruption case against Deputy President Paul Mashatile

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said the allegations against Mashatile would have come to light had the president instituted lifestyle audits of his cabinet as promised

By Lunga Mzangwe
Concourt denies ANC leave to appeal cadre deployment order
Politics
/ 12 February 2024

Concourt denies ANC leave to appeal cadre deployment order

The court’s decision means the ruling party remains compelled to hand over its deployment records to the Democratic Alliance

By Emsie Ferreira
New poll suggests EFF could topple DA as official opposition
Politics
/ 7 February 2024

New poll suggests EFF could topple DA as official opposition

The poll also suggest the ANC could drop below 50%, requiring it to form a coalition to govern the country

By Lunga Mzangwe
ActionSA says Steenhuisen’s statements threaten the work of Multi-Party Charter
Politics
/ 5 February 2024

ActionSA says Steenhuisen’s statements threaten the work of Multi-Party Charter

But the Democratic Alliance’s Gauteng leader said John Steenhuisen’s comments had not harmed the charter

By Mandisa Nyathi
Pitfalls of the ‘mallification’ of our cities
Opinion
/ 3 February 2024

Pitfalls of the ‘mallification’ of our cities

It seem that massive corporations and property developers control Cape Town and other centres, with big land parcels going their way for low prices

By Jared Sacks
Déjà vu as Multi-Party Charter unveils economic plan
Opinion
/ 30 January 2024

Déjà vu as Multi-Party Charter unveils economic plan

In trying to provide an alternative to the ANC, the new political grouping has fallen into old traps

By Sarah Smit
Gaza needs John Steenhuisen’s journalism
Opinion
/ 20 January 2024

Gaza needs John Steenhuisen’s journalism

It is time the DA leader reprised his Christiane Amanpour routine first unleashed in Ukraine

By Khaya Koko
Political parties want Ramaphosa to announce election date in February State of Nation address
Politics
/ 16 January 2024

Political parties want Ramaphosa to announce election date in February State of Nation address

The parties say a delay in announcing the date prejudices their preparation efforts

By Mandisa Nyathi
Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?
Analysis
/ 5 January 2024

Battle for South Africa: will this be the year of the opposition?

The biggest opposition parties are intent on usurping the ANC’s power by forming alliances with smaller left and right wing parties

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Herman Mashaba says he trusts the PA more than the DA, but isn’t ‘friends’ with either
Politics
/ 4 January 2024

Herman Mashaba says he trusts the PA more than the DA, but isn’t ‘friends’ with either

The ActionSA leader also said he would not be standing as the party’s Gauteng premier candidate

By Lunga Mzangwe
Elections 2024: The DA’s new opponents in the Western Cape
Opinion
/ 3 January 2024

Elections 2024: The DA’s new opponents in the Western Cape

The DA is confident of an easy win, but newcomer Patriotic Alliance is likely to make an impact as the ANC continues to battle for a foothold in the province

By Raeesa Pather
Voters want an ANC they can trust
Thought Leader
/ 2 January 2024

Voters want an ANC they can trust

South Africans love the ruling party – they just don’t like it at the moment – and the opposition parties appear to have learnt nothing in 30 years

By Donovan E Williams
What can fill the centre-left gap?
Thought Leader
/ 23 December 2023

What can fill the centre-left gap?

For all those who would raise their hands for power, they need to ask themselves why and whether they will stand for anything meaningful

By Richard Calland
Ramokgopa: ANC top seven hope to convince Msimang to return to the party
Politics
/ 13 December 2023

Ramokgopa: ANC top seven hope to convince Msimang to return to the party

National executive committee members may thwart plans by the ANC top brass to bring former ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang back

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

ANC stalwart Mavuso Msimang was consulted on launch of new party by Roger Jardine, but was not asked to join it

ANC stonewalling on ridding its election list of people named in the state capture commission was the last straw for Msimang, who then quit the party

By Paddy Harper
Is Steenhuisen out as moonshot pact seeks new front man?
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

Is Steenhuisen out as moonshot pact seeks new front man?

The Multi-Party Charter’s funders are said to be looking for a new figurehead for the coalition’s election campaign

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang set to join businessman Roger Jardine’s political movement?
Politics
/ 8 December 2023

ANC veteran Mavuso Msimang set to join businessman Roger Jardine’s political movement?

The MK veteran said on Friday, however, that he would not join any political party

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Shocks and surprises for Cyril as moonshot lines up its parachute president
Opinion
/ 7 December 2023

Shocks and surprises for Cyril as moonshot lines up its parachute president

Fikile Mbalula and the Luthuli House crew may find themselves working from home in the next elections

By Paddy Harper
Assassinated uMngeni DA councillor knew he was in danger
National
/ 6 December 2023

Assassinated uMngeni DA councillor knew he was in danger

The municipality has offered a R100 000 reward for information that leads to the conviction of councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu’s killers

By Lyse Comins
Multi-Party Charter says it didn’t discuss Jardine as  presidential candidate
Politics
/ 5 December 2023

Multi-Party Charter says it didn’t discuss Jardine as  presidential candidate

The MPC has reacted to news reports that the businessman is in talks to lead it ahead of the 2024 elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
Understanding South Africa’s coalition landscape
Opinion
/ 5 December 2023

Understanding South Africa’s coalition landscape

If coalitions have been a key part of the country’s democracy then why is there such concern ahead of 2024?

By Stuart Morrison
Our democracy has long been twisted by conspiracy
Editorial
/ 1 December 2023

Our democracy has long been twisted by conspiracy

What if we never believed any of the fake reports by a fanatical spook community backing Jacob Zuma?

By Editorial
DA motion to dissolve Joburg council falls flat
Politics
/ 30 November 2023

DA motion to dissolve Joburg council falls flat

Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda labelled the attempt a ploy to gain political points

By Mandisa Nyathi
Democratic Alliance scores own goal over Gaza
Editorial
/ 24 November 2023

Democratic Alliance scores own goal over Gaza

It should be the day of ANC’s reckoning, but opposition parties such as the Democratic Alliance should polish up their messaging on Israel’s war in Gaza

By Editorial
Can coalitions stabilise the economy?
National
/ 18 November 2023

Can coalitions stabilise the economy?

With the right amount of planning, political coalitions can work – and even create the environment for better economic solutions

By Sarah Smit
Increasing xenophobia highlights the need for political change
Opinion
/ 17 November 2023

Increasing xenophobia highlights the need for political change

Political parties use migrants as scapegoats for all that is wrong in South Africa. Civil society organisations need to build a united front against hatred of all forms

By Imraan Buccus
Ramokgopa promises November delivery date for updated IRP
National
/ 5 November 2023

Ramokgopa promises November delivery date for updated IRP

The minister also gave an update on the return of Koeberg unit one, which was taken offline for refurbishments almost a year ago

By Sarah Smit
Cachalia vows more ‘truth to power’ after DA demotion 
Politics
/ 3 November 2023

Cachalia vows more ‘truth to power’ after DA demotion 

Party leader John Steenhuisen said the comments on the Israel-Gaza conflict undermined his leadership

By Paddy Harper
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