‘Land reform has never been just a nice-to-do. Both for reasons of equity and to provide a base for economic growth, it has always been a have-to-do’
With only a few months left until the 2019 national elections, the Democratic Alliance this week found itself beset by a new crisis
Helen Zille says that retirement is not an option for her as she approaches her 13th year in an executive post in government
The DA plans to make a complaint against the SABC for broadcasting President Ramaphosa’s land expropriation announcement
Bonginkosi Madikizela has taken himself out of the running for Cape Town mayor, saying he is already running for the position of Western Cape Premier
On Saturday it was revealed that the DA’s federal council had decided to ditch black economic empowerment, claiming the policy was ‘just not working’
Patricia de Lille says she is not finished with pursuing legal action against 12 people whom she says defamed her
Mmusi Maimane says the Democratic Alliance withdrew its charges because Patricia de Lille is still facing disciplinary action
Patricia de Lille will remain a member of the DA, but will no longer face its disciplinary committee
Panel at Western Cape land hearings receive conflicting ownership accounts and threats to defend land violently
The DA’s federal council has decided to ditch black economic empowerment, claiming the policy is “just not working.”
The Cape Town mayor’s disciplinary hearing is due to start on Tuesday but the word is out it may be delayed again
The DA’s control of the Nelson Mandela Bay metro may be over next week after a fallout between mayor Athol Trollip and PA councillor Marlon Daniels
Mazibuko said there have been allegations of corruption against De Lille that haven’t been followed through
Maimane also hinted that the ANC was being ‘led’ by other parties on the issue, as it cannot amend the Constitution on its own
The Northern Cape High Court will hear an urgent application on Tuesday calling for mayor Mangaliso Matika’s removal.
Rights group AfriForum and the Democratic Alliance challenged the decision by the department of international relations
‘The DA is not the only political actor in the country that is using foreigners as a convenient scapegoat for our significant economic problems’
On Thursday morning, the caucus was informed that an agreement had been reached for De Lille to subject herself to the party’s disciplinary panel
The motion against De Lille is the second brought by her own party that she will face in council this year
The embattled former deputy minister announced his voluntary resignation in a statement on Tuesday afternoon
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says recent continuous fuel price increases were bringing ordinary South Africans to their knees
The organisation wants to defend teachers’ right to strike in its submission to the essential services committee
Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane says the former president’s legal fees could cost taxpayers "millions"
Tensions are running high in the DA’s Cape Town caucus as another motion of no confidence in Patricia de Lille is expected on Thursday
R5-million for six months: Nene demands an explanation for SAA CFO’s massive contract
Gauteng is expected to be one of the most fiercely contested provinces in next year’s elections
But the party’s survey suggests it has lost support in the Western Cape
The party now fears that every disciplinary decision that the FLC has taken since 2011 could be overturned or come under scrutiny
The DA has submitted a written question to the then premier, asking him whether an autopsy was conducted to identify the cause of death
The Democratic Alliance has rubbished the report which indicates support for the party is waning
The Democratic Alliance’s federal executive will meet this week to give the vote its approval