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Democratic Alliance

De Lille demands Maimane recuses himself from the federal executive for ‘bias’
Article
/ 2 May 2018

De Lille demands Maimane recuses himself from the federal executive for ‘bias’

The Cape Town mayor pulled no punches, threatening to take the DA to court

By Raeesa Pather
D-Day for De Lille to defend her office
Article
/ 2 May 2018

D-Day for De Lille to defend her office

A week ago, the DA caucus in Cape Town voted in support of an internal motion of no confidence against the embattled Cape Town mayor

By Raeesa Pather
Possible strike action looms at Charlotte Maxeke hospital
Article
/ 1 May 2018

Possible strike action looms at Charlotte Maxeke hospital

Hospital workers may down tools on Wednesday after not receiving proper compensation for working extra hours

By Staff Reporter
‘Overwhelming’ majority lost confidence in De Lille ― DA
Article
/ 26 April 2018

‘Overwhelming’ majority lost confidence in De Lille ― DA

DA councillors supported the motion brought against De Lille following a three-hour-long special caucus meeting on Wednesday evening

By Paul Herman
DA caucus supports motion of no confidence in Patricia de Lille
Article
/ 25 April 2018

DA caucus supports motion of no confidence in Patricia de Lille

An internal motion of no confidence against De Lille has passed during a special DA Cape Town caucus meeting, paving the way for her to be recalled

By Paul Herman
Mabuza on Guptas: If they have done something wrong, they will be brought to book
Article
/ 25 April 2018

Mabuza on Guptas: If they have done something wrong, they will be brought to book

The deputy president has dismissed suggestions he is too close to the state capture family

By Raeesa Pather
Ahead of an internal motion of no confidence against her, De Lille fears no-one
Article
/ 25 April 2018

Ahead of an internal motion of no confidence against her, De Lille fears no-one

DA councillors will caucus on Wednesday evening after the City of Cape Town council concludes its business for the day

By Paul Herman
DD Mabuza faces tough questions of accountability
Article
/ 25 April 2018

DD Mabuza faces tough questions of accountability

The deputy president will be asked questions about sanctions on SOEs, ministers attendance at the National Assembly and the economy in Parliament

By Jan Gerber
ANC on a De Lille membership: “Never say never”
Article
/ 23 April 2018

ANC on a De Lille membership: “Never say never”

De Lille is currently facing an internal motion of no confidence from within her own party, the Democratic Alliance

By Raeesa Pather
ANC Western Cape brings in Rasool to bolster election campaign
Article
/ 23 April 2018

ANC Western Cape brings in Rasool to bolster election campaign

Ebrahim Rasool, a former Western Cape premier, was announced as the party’s provincial elections head on Monday

By Raeesa Pather
NDZ blames hackers after tweet claiming DA plot in North West chaos
Article
/ 21 April 2018

NDZ blames hackers after tweet claiming DA plot in North West chaos

Dlamini-Zuma later issued an apology, saying the tweet did not represent her views, claiming her account had been hacked.

By Staff Reporter
Coalitions will become the new normal
Article
/ 20 April 2018

Coalitions will become the new normal

A few scenarios are most likely though they will each have very different outcomes

By Staff Reporter
DA federal executive green lights caucus request to hold motion against De Lille
Article
/ 18 April 2018

DA federal executive green lights caucus request to hold motion against De Lille

The Cape Town caucus will now decide a date for a special caucus meeting, where De Lille’s fate will be voted on by DA councillors

By Paul Herman
De Lille: DA amended its Constitution to remove me
Article
/ 17 April 2018

De Lille: DA amended its Constitution to remove me

De Lille reacted to news that the party’s Cape Town caucus had voted to hold an internal motion of no conf​idence if the Federal Executive allows it

By Raeesa Pather
For DA members only: Caucus wants a motion of no confidence in De Lille
Article
/ 16 April 2018

For DA members only: Caucus wants a motion of no confidence in De Lille

The DA caucus in Cape Town is going to ask the federal executive for permission to hold a motion of no confidence in the Cape Town mayor

By Raeesa Pather
DA: Blanket minimum wage not feasible
Article
/ 16 April 2018

DA: Blanket minimum wage not feasible

​The DA said on Monday that it supported the broad idea of a minimum wage, but insisted a blanket implementation is not practical

By Luke Feltham
DA clarifies appointment of Mazzone as second deputy chairperson
Article
/ 16 April 2018

DA clarifies appointment of Mazzone as second deputy chairperson

​The DA dismissed a report that Natasha Mazzone assumed the role as the second deputy chairperson of the party’s federal council without an election

By Jan Bornman
DA row over election of second deputy federal council chair
Article
/ 14 April 2018

DA row over election of second deputy federal council chair

The election of Natasha Mazzone as the second deputy chairperson of the party’s federal council has led to tension

By Mahlatse Mahlase
DA defends land reform successes
Article
/ 13 April 2018

DA defends land reform successes

The party has reputed a report by the M&G, defending its land reform policies in the Western Cape as being the most successful in the country

By Staff Reporter
Rural development trashes DA’s land reform claims
Article
/ 13 April 2018

Rural development trashes DA’s land reform claims

The national department says it is behind the Western Cape’s success – and it provides the funds

By Govan Whittles
Gana says he’s simply the best
Article
/ 13 April 2018

Gana says he’s simply the best

The DA’s member of the Gauteng legislature believes he has what it takes to be premier

By Dineo Bendile
Will the real DA please stand up?
Article
/ 12 April 2018

Will the real DA please stand up?

The party leaders boasted that it had emerged more united and diverse then ever, but its newly elected leadership did not reflect the same diversity

By Dineo Bendile
READ: De Lille’s tribute to Mam’ Winnie at the EFF’s memorial
Article
/ 12 April 2018

READ: De Lille’s tribute to Mam’ Winnie at the EFF’s memorial

The full text of Mayor Patricia de Lille’s tribute which she gave at Winnie Madikizela-Mandela’s memorial in Brandfort on Wednesday

By Staff Reporter
DA’s Makashule Gana aims to become Gauteng’s next premier
Article
/ 11 April 2018

DA’s Makashule Gana aims to become Gauteng’s next premier

​The race to become the Democratic Alliance’s official candidate for premier of Gauteng has begun in earnest

By Tshidi Madia
Is the DA ready to challenge for power in 2019 elections?
Article
/ 10 April 2018

Is the DA ready to challenge for power in 2019 elections?

The Democratic Alliance is potentially in a good position to challenge the ANC for power.

By Staff Reporter
DA lays criminal complaint against Magashule RDP contracts
Article
/ 9 April 2018

DA lays criminal complaint against Magashule RDP contracts

The complaint against the ANC secretary general is over contracts worth R150-million for RDP houses awarded to his daughter’s company

By Pieter and Louis Myburgh
Selfe: Black people chose to elect white people at DA congress
Article
/ 9 April 2018

Selfe: Black people chose to elect white people at DA congress

In an interview on Monday morning, Selfe responded to critics who said that the party’s leadership is not diverse.

By Raeesa Pather
​Unembargoed: April 6 to 12
Article
/ 9 April 2018

​Unembargoed: April 6 to 12

Defiant Zuma supporters get ready to march on SA courts; the quotas question in the DA and paying tribute to Comrade Zami, Winnie Mandela. Read more!

By Staff Reporter
DA says its recall clause will not affect De Lille
Article
/ 8 April 2018

DA says its recall clause will not affect De Lille

The clause grants the organisation the power to compel any public representative to be recalled

By Dineo Bendile
READ: Maimane’s #DACongress2018 closing address
Article
/ 8 April 2018

READ: Maimane’s #DACongress2018 closing address

Maimane says this congress has reaffirmed the DA’s purpose as Democrats is not to fight for a better behaved ANC

By Staff Reporter
Athol Trollip wins contest for DA federal chair
Article
/ 8 April 2018

Athol Trollip wins contest for DA federal chair

Trollip beat out close competitor Solly Msimanga, while lesser known Annelie Lotriet came in third.

By Dineo Bendile
De Lille to seek legal advice after DA approves ‘recall clause’
Article
/ 8 April 2018

De Lille to seek legal advice after DA approves ‘recall clause’

DA delegates at its federal congress on Sunday agreed to amend the party’s constitution to include a "recall clause"

By Paul Herman
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