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Democratic Alliance

The case for putting ‘none of the above’ on the ballot in the 2019 elections
Article
/ 22 May 2018

The case for putting ‘none of the above’ on the ballot in the 2019 elections

In recent years, several countries have introduced a ‘None of the Above’ (NOTA) option on the ballot in general elections.

By Nicole Beardsworth
De Lille is back but DA caucus says it is ‘running’ Cape Town
Article
/ 22 May 2018

De Lille is back but DA caucus says it is ‘running’ Cape Town

The Democratic Alliance insists Mayor Patricia de Lille’s return to office would be ceremonial

By Paul Herman
‘Ramphosa has been underwhelming’ — Maimane on president’s 100 days
Article
/ 21 May 2018

‘Ramphosa has been underwhelming’ — Maimane on president’s 100 days

The DA leader believes President Cyril Ramaphosa is governing on a ‘fragile’ and ‘compromised’ mandate

By Gemma Ritchie
De Lille to consider affordable housing in Cape Town’s tallest skyscraper
Article
/ 21 May 2018

De Lille to consider affordable housing in Cape Town’s tallest skyscraper

Households that earn less than R15 000 per month and are currently in the city’s housing database would qualify for housing in the Zero2One tower

By Raeesa Pather
Aucamp resigns after qualifications scandal
Article
/ 18 May 2018

Aucamp resigns after qualifications scandal

​Marietha Aucamp has resigned as Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga’s chief of staff

By Staff Reporter
The Lille city that could
Article
/ 18 May 2018

The Lille city that could

‘Running out of mayors hasn’t been pandemonium, as everyone expected,’ says the writer

By Staff Reporter
EFF won’t prey on vexed voters
Article
/ 18 May 2018

EFF won’t prey on vexed voters

The party says its support base will come from the ‘missing voters’, those who’ve never voted or belonged to a party

By Dineo Bendile
DA sins the same way as the ANC
Article
/ 18 May 2018

DA sins the same way as the ANC

How the opposition is ridding itself of De Lille smacks of how the ruling party handled Malema

By Vukani Mde
Tshwane ANC calls on Public Protector to release findings on city’s chief of staff
Article
/ 17 May 2018

Tshwane ANC calls on Public Protector to release findings on city’s chief of staff

Marietha Aucamp was placed on special leave after it was reported that she had been appointed to the position without the required qualifications

By Jan Bornman
Tshwane mayor’s chief of staff on special leave over qualification claims
Article
/ 16 May 2018

Tshwane mayor’s chief of staff on special leave over qualification claims

Solly Msimanga’s chief of staff was appointed to a position despite not having the requisite qualifications

By Jan Bornman
DA: Caucus in charge of Cape Town, not De Lille
Article
/ 16 May 2018

DA: Caucus in charge of Cape Town, not De Lille

The Democratic Alliance says that it is unable to work with Patricia de Lille and that the caucus has no faith in her leadership

By Raeesa Pather
Tshwane mayor hired chief of staff without required qualifications
Article
/ 16 May 2018

Tshwane mayor hired chief of staff without required qualifications

Solly Msimanga said he was deeply concerned by suggestions that Marietha Aucamp may have fabricated her qualifications

By Mahlatse Mahlase
‘Let’s work together’ ― De Lille on DA declaring her return ‘ceremonial’
Article
/ 16 May 2018

‘Let’s work together’ ― De Lille on DA declaring her return ‘ceremonial’

Patricia de Lille, who was on Tuesday temporarily restored to her position, says she will appeal to the DA to work together with her

By Paul Herman
READ: DA federal executive’s statement on De Lille’s reinstatement
Article
/ 15 May 2018

READ: DA federal executive’s statement on De Lille’s reinstatement

The DA remains confident that the substantive case on the cessation of De Lille’s party’s membership will be successful

By Staff Reporter
Court rules De Lille should return to office in interim
Article
/ 15 May 2018

Court rules De Lille should return to office in interim

The DA’s cessation of De Lille’s membership is suspended

By Raeesa Pather
DA slams government for recalling SA ambassador to Israel
Article
/ 15 May 2018

DA slams government for recalling SA ambassador to Israel

The DA says the move will impede on South Africa’s role as a “mediator” between the Palestinians and Israelis.

By Raeesa Pather
Balindlela leaves DA and returns to ANC
Article
/ 15 May 2018

Balindlela leaves DA and returns to ANC

In a statement, the DA said it noted Balindlela’s "misguided" decision to join the ANC again.

By Mahlatse Mahlase
De Lille to hear her fate
Article
/ 15 May 2018

De Lille to hear her fate

​Judgment in the urgent matter between Patricia de Lille and the DA regarding the cessation of her membership will be heard on Tuesday

By Kaveel Singh
Judgment: Will De Lille get her job back today?
Article
/ 15 May 2018

Judgment: Will De Lille get her job back today?

​Patricia de Lille will on Tuesday afternoon hear if the Western Cape high court has suspended the DA’s decision to terminate her membership

By Raeesa Pather
Makhura announces programme to ease Joburg South land crisis
Article
/ 14 May 2018

Makhura announces programme to ease Joburg South land crisis

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says he will attend to those feeling neglected when it comes to issues of housing and land

By Sarah Smit
De Lille vs DA: Members who protested ‘with opposition’ face the axe
Article
/ 14 May 2018

De Lille vs DA: Members who protested ‘with opposition’ face the axe

Members who joined opposition parties to support axed DA member Patricia de Lille also face being removed from the party

By Paul Herman
De Lille-DA judgment to be delivered on Tuesday
Article
/ 14 May 2018

De Lille-DA judgment to be delivered on Tuesday

Judges Patrick Gamble and Monde Samela will make their ruling around lunchtime on Tuesday

By Kiri Rupiah
DA unravels the progress it has made
Article
/ 12 May 2018

DA unravels the progress it has made

The Democratic Alliance’s problems are bigger than just axed Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille

By Dineo Bendile
Party digs in on former mayor
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Party digs in on former mayor

​Although the DA made De Lille an offer to keep her council seat open for 90 days, the party has now said it will not allow her back on its benches

By Raeesa Pather
Maimane betrayed me – De Lille
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Maimane betrayed me – De Lille

The former Cape Town mayor says the DA has inflicted damage on itself by targeting her

By Dineo Bendile
Parties need to dance to the coalition tune
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Parties need to dance to the coalition tune

The ‘big three’ parties are floundering but the little ones are gaining huge political clout

By Richard Calland
Lofty expectations for twin peaks
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Lofty expectations for twin peaks

But better regulation of SA’s financial services industry could mean higher bank charges

By Lynley Donnelly
EFF withdraws motion of no confidence against Athol Trollip
Article
/ 10 May 2018

EFF withdraws motion of no confidence against Athol Trollip

The EFF says it has made the decision on the grounds that it could bring the motion back again at another time.

By Agency and Gemma Ritchie
SMS De Lille allegedly sent to influence who became Cape Town’s city manager surfaces
Article
/ 10 May 2018

SMS De Lille allegedly sent to influence who became Cape Town’s city manager surfaces

De Lille is accused of sending a text message to a selection panelist to influence the reappointment of Achmat Ebrahim as city manager

By Raeesa Pather
DA offered De Lille Parliament job to reach resolution
Article
/ 9 May 2018

DA offered De Lille Parliament job to reach resolution

​The DA has admitted to offering Patricia de Lille a seat in Parliament if she stepped down as Cape Town mayor.

By Raeesa Pather
ANC still recognises De Lille as Cape Town mayor
Article
/ 9 May 2018

ANC still recognises De Lille as Cape Town mayor

The party wants Patrica de Lille’s future as mayor of Cape Town to be decided through the city council

By Paul Herman
Andile Lungisa gets two years in jail for assault
Article
/ 9 May 2018

Andile Lungisa gets two years in jail for assault

Magistrate Morne Cannon said the ANC Eastern Cape heavyweight had shown no remorse for his actions

By Agency
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