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Democratic Alliance

uMngeni’s Pappas to be named DA premier candidate for KZN
Politics
/ 4 September 2023

uMngeni’s Pappas to be named DA premier candidate for KZN

The 32-year-old is known for his work ethic and people skills

By Paddy Harper
Open a commission of inquiry into Joburg inferno
Editorial
/ 1 September 2023

Open a commission of inquiry into Joburg inferno

At least 73 people have died and scores injured when the building they lived in burnt down

By Editorial
DA slams R5.3 billion salary increase for KZN government employees
Politics
/ 29 August 2023

DA slams R5.3 billion salary increase for KZN government employees

The increase comes as the provincial government’s revenue streams are drying up

By Clive Ndou
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics
Politics
/ 24 August 2023

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Argentina to become permanent members of Brics

Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block 

By Lizeka Tandwa
IFP faces internal backlash over coalition agreement
Politics
/ 20 August 2023

IFP faces internal backlash over coalition agreement

Youth brigade says the deal contradicts the IFP’s position on coalitions

By Paddy Harper
Big wins for DA as moonshot gets ready to fly
Politics
/ 18 August 2023

Big wins for DA as moonshot gets ready to fly

Parties agree on common policy and power-sharing principles ahead of next year’s poll

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Multi-Party Charter ready for takeoff, but Codesa III it is not
Opinion
/ 17 August 2023

Multi-Party Charter ready for takeoff, but Codesa III it is not

There have been no walkouts or temper tantrums as opposition parties bury the hatchet

By Paddy Harper
Opposition parties agree on moonshot coalition vision, principles and priorities
Politics
/ 17 August 2023

Opposition parties agree on moonshot coalition vision, principles and priorities

Parties have also agreed to invite more opposition groups to join the pre-election coalition pact

By Paddy Harper
Court hears that eThekwini illegally reopened beaches
National
/ 17 August 2023

Court hears that eThekwini illegally reopened beaches

Durban’s battle against broken sewage infrastructure and E coli is playing out in court after the city did not comply with a raft of environmental directives

By Lyse Comins
DA says squalid state-owned buildings in KZN are ‘havens of vice’
National
/ 17 August 2023

DA says squalid state-owned buildings in KZN are ‘havens of vice’

Stripped, hijacked and reeking of human waste, the buildings are not fit for human habitation

By Khethukuthula Xulu
Veterans believe ANC and DA can work together
Politics
/ 15 August 2023

Veterans believe ANC and DA can work together

Veterans league president Snuki Zikalala said it wanted the ANC to terminate its “unethical” coalitions with the EFF and PA

By Paddy Harper
eThekwini DA corruption claims: Motion for forensic audit to be tabled
Politics
/ 14 August 2023

eThekwini DA corruption claims: Motion for forensic audit to be tabled

Political parties want the city to investigate the involvement of the Democratic Alliance’s Mergan Chetty in allegedly covering up corruption claims

By Paddy Harper
‘The DA will be a tactical ally’ – ANCYL secretary general
Politics
/ 14 August 2023

‘The DA will be a tactical ally’ – ANCYL secretary general

Mntuwoxolo Ngudle also said ANC hard hitters, including former president Jacob Zuma, must be part of its 2024 elections campaign in KZN

By Lizeka Tandwa
Pressure mounts for DA to publicly denounce a grand coalition
Politics
/ 14 August 2023

Pressure mounts for DA to publicly denounce a grand coalition

A meeting of coalition parties this past week put the DA in the hot seat when its coalition partners made heavy demands

By Lizeka Tandwa
Taxi strike highlights sector’s stranglehold on public transport
National
/ 11 August 2023

Taxi strike highlights sector’s stranglehold on public transport

It has also brought to the fore the political power tussle between the DA in the Western Cape and the ANC-led national government

By Lyse Comins
DA FedCo meeting dominated by talk of Malema
Politics
/ 7 August 2023

DA FedCo meeting dominated by talk of Malema

John Steenhuisen told party leaders that the 2024 elections would be a fight between the DA and EFF

By Lizeka Tandwa
Announcement on Zuma’s possible return to jail will be made this week
National
/ 6 August 2023

Announcement on Zuma’s possible return to jail will be made this week

Submissions are being considered and a decision will follow by Thursday

By Emsie Ferreira
Mashatile plans to chart a path through the 2024 coalitions minefield
Politics
/ 4 August 2023

Mashatile plans to chart a path through the 2024 coalitions minefield

Legally binding coalition agreements are among measures being suggested to stabilise governance

By Paddy Harper
SA’s Brics trade deficit presents opportunities, says Brics business council leader
Business
/ 31 July 2023

SA’s Brics trade deficit presents opportunities, says Brics business council leader

Stavros Nicolaou says Brics expansion will benefit SA businesses

By Lizeka Tandwa
Government asks litigants for submissions on Zuma’s fate
Politics
/ 28 July 2023

Government asks litigants for submissions on Zuma’s fate

Correctional services wants input as it considers a court order that says the former president must return to jail because his medical parole was unlawful

By Emsie Ferreira
SA considers Egypt inclusion in Brics
Politics
/ 28 July 2023

SA considers Egypt inclusion in Brics

Its strategic location, GDP and large population make the North African country a suitable candidate

By Lizeka Tandwa
Axe falls on ANC rebels as Mangaung no confidence vote looms
Politics
/ 26 July 2023

Axe falls on ANC rebels as Mangaung no confidence vote looms

A no confidence motion against speaker Maryke Davies is set to take place on Friday

By Paddy Harper
‘Race quotas’ law sparks fierce debate
National
/ 25 July 2023

‘Race quotas’ law sparks fierce debate

Legislation aims to promote diversity and equality in the workplace but critics say it will result in job losses

By Agence France Presse
Parents worry that learners’ misuse of electronic educational devices goes unchecked by schools
Education
/ 24 July 2023

Parents worry that learners’ misuse of electronic educational devices goes unchecked by schools

Parents want the Gauteng education department to create a system to monitor the content on the electronic devices

By Mandisa Ndlovu
Diplomacy saves the day – and the Brics summit
Politics
/ 21 July 2023

Diplomacy saves the day – and the Brics summit

Cyril Ramaphosa turned to China’s President Xi Jinping to sway Russia’s Vladimir Putin on virtual participation

By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
ANC boots rebel members after Mangaung by-elections victory
Politics
/ 20 July 2023

ANC boots rebel members after Mangaung by-elections victory

The governing party is now looking to oust Democratic Alliance speaker Maryke Davies

By Paddy Harper
No Vlad, too bad, so sad: Putin pulls out of Brics summit
Thought Leader
/ 20 July 2023

No Vlad, too bad, so sad: Putin pulls out of Brics summit

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will still have the chance to arrest Putin – virtually

By Paddy Harper
Ramaphosa: Arresting Putin would be a declaration of war for Russia
Politics
/ 18 July 2023

Ramaphosa: Arresting Putin would be a declaration of war for Russia

In court papers, the president pleaded that he had a constitutional obligation not to expose South Africa to this risk

By Emsie Ferreira
Constitutional court holds Ramaphosa’s suspension of Mkhwebane was valid
Politics
/ 13 July 2023

Constitutional court holds Ramaphosa’s suspension of Mkhwebane was valid

The apex court said there was no evidence that the president acted in a way that exposed him to a conflict of interest between his official duties and private interests

By Emsie Ferreira
Battles loom for George, Mangaung in coming round of by-elections
Politics
/ 11 July 2023

Battles loom for George, Mangaung in coming round of by-elections

A total of 11 wards in four provinces will be contested on 19 July

By Paddy Harper
Steenhuisen not guaranteed first bite at president position in moonshot pact, Trollip says
Politics
/ 11 July 2023

Steenhuisen not guaranteed first bite at president position in moonshot pact, Trollip says

The Democratic Alliance’s coalition agreement needs to reach its targeted 51% if it is to have any success in the 2024 elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
Magashule vs Mbalula: Icons of South Africa’s leadership malaise
Thought Leader
/ 10 July 2023

Magashule vs Mbalula: Icons of South Africa’s leadership malaise

The language on both sides of the kerfuffle highlights the depth of our political descent

By Ian Siebörger
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