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Democratic Alliance

Populist politicians’ power-plays
Article
/ 5 April 2019

Populist politicians’ power-plays

Xenophobic violence condemned by both the ANC and DA as the May 8 elections moves closer

By Paddy Harper
Letters to the editor: April 5- 11
Article
/ 4 April 2019

Letters to the editor: April 5- 11

Our readers write about the CSIR, the upcoming elections and Ace Magashule

By Letters
Elections: ANC factions are its biggest opponent
Article
/ 29 March 2019

Elections: ANC factions are its biggest opponent

Although corruption was a factor in the party’s decline in support in the 2014 and 2016 elections, poor service delivery was also a key element.

By Natasha Marrian
Province’s rainmakers threaten DA
Article
/ 29 March 2019

Province’s rainmakers threaten DA

Smaller parties in the Western Cape say the most pressing issue of unemployment is not being addressed

By Lester Kiewit
Vytjie to put her cross next to the cross
Article
/ 28 March 2019

Vytjie to put her cross next to the cross

Mentor says it is her Christian faith which attracted her to the party, after becoming disenchanted with the ANC.

By Lester Kiewit
DA granted permission to use its own seal on May 8 ballot boxes
Article
/ 25 March 2019

DA granted permission to use its own seal on May 8 ballot boxes

The opposition is being extra vigilant over ballot boxes in the 2019 polls

By Natasha Marrian
Editorial: The destruction of Thuma Mina
Article
/ 22 March 2019

Editorial: The destruction of Thuma Mina

Ramaphosa’s slogan promised change, but it never came

By Editorial
Letters to the editor: March 22 to 28
Article
/ 22 March 2019

Letters to the editor: March 22 to 28

Our readers write in about Azapo, Islamophobia, the elections in the wake of Eskom’s woes and failing state-owned enterprises

By Letters
There is a plan for a job in every home
Article
/ 21 March 2019

There is a plan for a job in every home

The Western Cape is a successful seeding ground for the DA’s approach to grow small businesses

By Geordin Hill-Lewis
Transformation strides put DA at a crossroads
Article
/ 20 March 2019

Transformation strides put DA at a crossroads

The Democratic Alliance will either splinter or it will unite and reflect South Africa’s diversity

By Staff Reporter
Corruption allegations don’t count, says Magashule
Article
/ 15 March 2019

Corruption allegations don’t count, says Magashule

Magashule said candidates who had been convicted of an offence for which the penalty was more than 12 months in jail had been removed from the list

By Paddy Harper
Former DA KZN leader defects to the ANC
Article
/ 13 March 2019

Former DA KZN leader defects to the ANC

Sizwe Mchunu served the opposition party for nearly a decade

By Paddy Harper
‘Charge the ANC as a racketeering enterprise’ — DA to Batohi
Article
/ 13 March 2019

‘Charge the ANC as a racketeering enterprise’ — DA to Batohi

The DA intends to formally approach the National Prosecuting Authority to have the ANC investigated as a criminal enterprise

By Ethan Van Diemen
Maimane prepared to open DA’s books to show transparency
Article
/ 13 March 2019

Maimane prepared to open DA’s books to show transparency

Maimane says the DA would never "accept money from any business that in fact has been involved in corrupt dealings"

By Lizeka Tandwa
Dlodlo found in breach of MPs’ ethics code after Dubai hotel stay
Article
/ 12 March 2019

Dlodlo found in breach of MPs’ ethics code after Dubai hotel stay

The Gupta leaks revealed that Dlodlo’s stay in Dubai was arranged by the Gupta-owned Sahara Computers, and was paid for by Fana Hlongwane

By Jan Gerber
Unembargoed: March 8 to 14
Article
/ 11 March 2019

Unembargoed: March 8 to 14

Poll dancing: Party lists, coalitions and the Gauteng province.

By Staff Reporter
Malema’s dreams of kingmaker, or even king
Article
/ 8 March 2019

Malema’s dreams of kingmaker, or even king

In the post-Zuma political landscape, it is possible for the EFF to throw its support behind the ANC in exchange for posts

By Natasha Marrian
Eskom’s price hike will hit jobs, place handbrake on economic growth
Article
/ 7 March 2019

Eskom’s price hike will hit jobs, place handbrake on economic growth

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa announced that Eskom’s tariffs will increase by 9.4% in 2019, 8.1% in 2020 and 5.2% in 2021

By Tebogo Tshwane
Ramaphosa to MPs: We will nationalise the Reserve Bank
Article
/ 7 March 2019

Ramaphosa to MPs: We will nationalise the Reserve Bank

President Ramaphosa was speaking during his final question and answer session for the fifth Parliamentary term before elections

By Lester Kiewit
A cool cat with a warm heart
Article
/ 1 March 2019

A cool cat with a warm heart

I owe my life to my dad. Given my inability to follow the herd, I wouldn’t have survived if  I’d stayed in Belfast

By Paddy Harper
Maimane: DA will ‘lead government’ in Gauteng, Northern Cape and keep Western Cape
Article
/ 27 February 2019

Maimane: DA will ‘lead government’ in Gauteng, Northern Cape and keep Western Cape

The party hopes to take both Gauteng and the Northern Cape from the ANC, albeit through coalitions with other opposition parties

By Paddy Harper
DA punts jobs, good governance at manifesto launch
Article
/ 23 February 2019

DA punts jobs, good governance at manifesto launch

The party, which launched its manifesto on Saturday, has placed jobs, basic services and the fight against corruption at the top of its agenda

By Tshidi Madia and Pelane Phakgadi
Gang-affected Cape Flats residents shoot down Armed Forces Day
Article
/ 22 February 2019

Gang-affected Cape Flats residents shoot down Armed Forces Day

Some have criticised the South African National Defence Force showcase

By Lester Kiewit
Manifesto 2019: DA will scrap Hawks
Article
/ 22 February 2019

Manifesto 2019: DA will scrap Hawks

South Africans need an effective unit that will tackle corruption and the party promises this

By Staff Reporter
Mboweni’s ‘lipstick’ budget deceives voters — opposition
Article
/ 21 February 2019

Mboweni’s ‘lipstick’ budget deceives voters — opposition

The finance minister’s budget was not well received in some quarters

By Lester Kiewit
Budget 2019: EFF and DA detail key issues for Mboweni to prioritise
Article
/ 20 February 2019

Budget 2019: EFF and DA detail key issues for Mboweni to prioritise

Opposition parties have added their input ahead of the presentation of the budget speech

By Raeesa Pather
Maimane is well ahead of his time
Article
/ 15 February 2019

Maimane is well ahead of his time

Contrary to what some commentators may think, the DA leader’s humility should not be mistaken for weakness

By Nick Bates
Rolling blackouts cast shadow over Sona debate
Article
/ 12 February 2019

Rolling blackouts cast shadow over Sona debate

While opposition parties focused on the power cuts, ANC legislators stuck shining a spotlight on the positive aspects of Ramaphosa’s speech

By Lester Kiewit
Sona: Politically effective but socially unacceptable
Article
/ 12 February 2019

Sona: Politically effective but socially unacceptable

Ramaphosa made a good speech, but his words belie the complexity involved in fixing things

By Eusebius McKaiser
City of Tshwane lands itself a new DA mayor
Article
/ 12 February 2019

City of Tshwane lands itself a new DA mayor

Stevens Mokgalapa was the only candidate nominated during the metro’s council sitting on Tuesday

By Mashadi Kekana
Unembargoed: February 8 to 14
Article
/ 11 February 2019

Unembargoed: February 8 to 14

Dream On: Positivity in Parliament but ghosts linger in Luthuli House

By Mg Reporter
Idle MPs likely to turn Parliament into battleground
Article
/ 8 February 2019

Idle MPs likely to turn Parliament into battleground

Little work will get done but the next few months in Parliament are certainly set to be lively

By Lester Kiewit
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