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Democratic Alliance

DA officially confirms De Lille resignation
Article
/ 5 August 2018

DA officially confirms De Lille resignation

Mmusi Maimane says the Democratic Alliance withdrew its charges because Patricia de Lille is still facing disciplinary action

By Raeesa Pather
De Lille resigns as Cape Town mayor effective October 31
Article
/ 5 August 2018

De Lille resigns as Cape Town mayor effective October 31

Patricia de Lille will remain a member of the DA, but will no longer face its disciplinary committee

By Raeesa Pather
Threats of war conclude WC land hearings
Article
/ 4 August 2018

Threats of war conclude WC land hearings

Panel at Western Cape land hearings receive conflicting ownership accounts and threats to defend land violently

By Govan Whittles
DA federal council ditches BEE calling it unsustainable
Article
/ 4 August 2018

DA federal council ditches BEE calling it unsustainable

The DA’s federal council has decided to ditch black economic empowerment, claiming the policy is “just not working.”

By Tshidi Madia
De Lille hearing set to go – maybe
Article
/ 3 August 2018

De Lille hearing set to go – maybe

The Cape Town mayor’s disciplinary hearing is due to start on Tuesday but the word is out it may be delayed again

By Raeesa Pather
UDM confirms fresh bid to oust NMB mayor Athol Trollip
Article
/ 2 August 2018

UDM confirms fresh bid to oust NMB mayor Athol Trollip

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

By Govan Whittles
‘I smell a rat’ — Lindiwe Mazibuko on DA’s protracted De Lille saga
Article
/ 1 August 2018

‘I smell a rat’ — Lindiwe Mazibuko on DA’s protracted De Lille saga

Mazibuko said there have been allegations of corruption against De Lille that haven’t been followed through

By Paul Herman
Maimane calls for urgent parliamentary sitting after ANC ‘jumped the gun’ on land
Article
/ 1 August 2018

Maimane calls for urgent parliamentary sitting after ANC ‘jumped the gun’ on land

Maimane also hinted that the ANC was being ‘led’ by other parties on the issue, as it cannot amend the Constitution on its own

By Paul Herman
DA applies for interdict demanding mayor’s removal
Article
/ 31 July 2018

DA applies for interdict demanding mayor’s removal

The Northern Cape High Court will hear an urgent application on Tuesday calling for mayor Mangaliso Matika’s removal.

By Staff Reporter
Decision to grant Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity set aside by high court
Article
/ 30 July 2018

Decision to grant Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity set aside by high court

Rights group AfriForum and the Democratic Alliance challenged the decision by the department of international relations

By Jan Bornman
Editorial: It’s dangerous to other foreigners
Article
/ 27 July 2018

Editorial: It’s dangerous to other foreigners

‘The DA is not the only political actor in the country that is using foreigners as a convenient scapegoat for our significant economic problems’

By Editorial
DA and De Lille sign agreement, withdraw motion of no confidence
Article
/ 26 July 2018

DA and De Lille sign agreement, withdraw motion of no confidence

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

By Raeesa Pather
De Lille, speaker face motions of no confidence in Cape Town council
Article
/ 26 July 2018

De Lille, speaker face motions of no confidence in Cape Town council

The motion against De Lille is the second brought by her own party that she will face in council this year

By Paul Herman
Manana has ‘taken full responsibility’ and ‘shown remorse’ — Mthembu
Article
/ 25 July 2018

Manana has ‘taken full responsibility’ and ‘shown remorse’ — Mthembu

The embattled former deputy minister announced his voluntary resignation in a statement on Tuesday afternoon

By Paul Herman
DA, OUTA call for mass fuel protest
Article
/ 24 July 2018

DA, OUTA call for mass fuel protest

DA leader Mmusi Maimane says recent continuous fuel price increases were bringing ordinary South Africans to their knees

By Jan Bornman
‘Don’t punish teachers for a broken system’ — Equal Education
Article
/ 24 July 2018

‘Don’t punish teachers for a broken system’ — Equal Education

The organisation wants to defend teachers’ right to strike in its submission to the essential services committee

By Sarah Smit
Maimane slams Zuma’s growing legal fees
Article
/ 23 July 2018

Maimane slams Zuma’s growing legal fees

Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane says the former president’s legal fees could cost taxpayers "millions"

By Paul Herman
De Lille motion of no confidence goes ahead despite concerns of irregularities
Article
/ 23 July 2018

De Lille motion of no confidence goes ahead despite concerns of irregularities

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

By Raeesa Pather
Unembargoed: July 20 to 26
Article
/ 23 July 2018

Unembargoed: July 20 to 26

R5-million for six months: Nene demands an explanation for SAA CFO’s massive contract

By Mg Reporter
Ramaphosa confident of 2019 ANC victory in Gauteng
Article
/ 20 July 2018

Ramaphosa confident of 2019 ANC victory in Gauteng

Gauteng is expected to be one of the most fiercely contested provinces in next year’s elections

By Dineo Bendile
DA secret poll counters Ipsos
Article
/ 20 July 2018

DA secret poll counters Ipsos

But the party’s survey suggests it has lost support in the Western Cape

By Raeesa Pather
DA launches latest fight back against De Lille
Article
/ 18 July 2018

DA launches latest fight back against De Lille

The party now fears that every disciplinary decision that the FLC has taken since 2011 could be overturned or come under scrutiny

By Raeesa Pather
DA lays criminal complaint against Magashule for ‘failing’ to report alleged murder
Article
/ 18 July 2018

DA lays criminal complaint against Magashule for ‘failing’ to report alleged murder

The DA has submitted a written question to the then premier, asking him whether an autopsy was conducted to identify the cause of death

By Paul Herman
DA challenges Ipsos poll report
Article
/ 17 July 2018

DA challenges Ipsos poll report

The Democratic Alliance has rubbished the report which indicates support for the party is waning

By Raeesa Pather
De Lille: New motion of no confidence scheduled
Article
/ 16 July 2018

De Lille: New motion of no confidence scheduled

The Democratic Alliance’s federal executive will meet this week to give the vote its approval

By Paul Herman
DA moves to oust De Lille again
Article
/ 16 July 2018

DA moves to oust De Lille again

The saga continues as Democratic Alliance confirms it will appeal high court judgment that reinstated De Lille’s membership

By Raeesa Pather
DA bans provincial leaders from sitting on selection panels — for now
Article
/ 15 July 2018

DA bans provincial leaders from sitting on selection panels — for now

‘Until this process is concluded, provincial leaders will not serve on selection panels. Both of these recommendations were accepted’

By Agency
‘Beaufort se baas’ is back, and is as controversial as ever
Article
/ 13 July 2018

‘Beaufort se baas’ is back, and is as controversial as ever

With 60% of the Karoo town jobless, the maverick politician has his work cut out for him

By Govan Whittles
Knysna residents back mayor, accuse DA of not following due process
Article
/ 10 July 2018

Knysna residents back mayor, accuse DA of not following due process

Residents are firmly behind Mark Willemse who is facing a party disciplinary hearing

By Raeesa Pather
‘Teachers’ right to strike must be protected’ – Section27
Article
/ 9 July 2018

‘Teachers’ right to strike must be protected’ – Section27

The advocacy group contends that teaching should not be deemed an essential service

By Sarah Smit
De Lille has a case to answer and will, sooner or later, have to do so
Article
/ 7 July 2018

De Lille has a case to answer and will, sooner or later, have to do so

The findings contained in the Steenhuisen report cannot be taken lightly, writes Natasha Mazzone

By Staff Reporter
Letters to the Editor: July 6 to 12
Article
/ 6 July 2018

Letters to the Editor: July 6 to 12

Our readers write in about the M&G’s 200 Young list, Dali Mpofu and Lennit Max

By Letters
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