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Democratic Alliance

Mbali Ntuli and the fine line some DA members must walk on social media
Article
/ 16 May 2017

Mbali Ntuli and the fine line some DA members must walk on social media

Some political analysts believe individuals should be allowed to dissent freely in a political party while still upholding its values

By Caroline Vakil
DA files urgent court application opposing Molefe’s reinstatement as Eskom chief
Article
/ 15 May 2017

DA files urgent court application opposing Molefe’s reinstatement as Eskom chief

Molefe agreed to return to the post of Eskom chief executive last week after resigning as an ANC MP.

By Jan Gerber
Zuma’s legal team wants DA to produce ‘intelligence report’ behind Cabinet reshuffle
Article
/ 10 May 2017

Zuma’s legal team wants DA to produce ‘intelligence report’ behind Cabinet reshuffle

The DA has applied to the High Court in Pretoria to force the president to produce the report that he used to justify his midnight Cabinet reshuffle.

By Jenni Evans
​DA threatens Zuma with legal costs on Gordhan, Jonas battle
Article
/ 25 April 2017

​DA threatens Zuma with legal costs on Gordhan, Jonas battle

This is the opposition party’s next move if the president refuses to supply the intelligence report.

By Phillip De Wet
Mashaba, EFF to lay charges against ANC councillors over violence at meeting
Article
/ 19 April 2017

Mashaba, EFF to lay charges against ANC councillors over violence at meeting

At least seven people were injured at the integrated development planning forum, attended by residents of the area.

By Mpho Raborife
Wanted: A popular force for change
Analysis
/ 13 April 2017

Wanted: A popular force for change

Moves towards authoritarian nationalism in SA must be checked.

By Richard Pithouse
EFF and others schedule #ZumaMustFall 2.0 for president’s birthday
Article
/ 11 April 2017

EFF and others schedule #ZumaMustFall 2.0 for president’s birthday

The EFF said it will march to tell Zuma that the party is not happy that he is alive or president of the country.

By Thabo Twala
Maimane: ‘Smallanyana skeletons unite ANC’
Article
/ 7 April 2017

Maimane: ‘Smallanyana skeletons unite ANC’

Mmusi Maimane dismisses suggestions that DA protests will simply bring the ANC closer together

By Dineo Bendile and Given Sigauqwe
Opposition parties: Zuma or South Africa. The two cannot co-exist
Article
/ 4 April 2017

Opposition parties: Zuma or South Africa. The two cannot co-exist

Just hours after the opposition parties’ meeting, Standard & Poor’s made its credit downgrade.

By Given Sigauqwe
DA federal executive charges Helen Zille with violating party constitution
Article
/ 2 April 2017

DA federal executive charges Helen Zille with violating party constitution

The DA’s FedEx concluded that Zille violated the party’s federal constitution

By Given Sigauqwe
Zille’s fate hangs in the balance
Article
/ 31 March 2017

Zille’s fate hangs in the balance

Mmusi Maimane faces the very real prospect of losing face as party leader if he doesn’t discipline his former boss, insiders say.

By Dineo Bendile and Given Sigauqwe
Unrepentant Zille dismisses ‘tsunami’ over her ‘statement of fact’ on colonialism
Article
/ 28 March 2017

Unrepentant Zille dismisses ‘tsunami’ over her ‘statement of fact’ on colonialism

On Tuesday, the premier bemoaned the reaction to "her statement of fact".

By Thulani Gqirana
Zille’s tweets may hurt DA in 2019
Article
/ 24 March 2017

Zille’s tweets may hurt DA in 2019

As the premier faces sanction, some DA officials want her to face action over her tweets.

By Dineo Bendile and Given Sigauqwe
C’mon Maimane, grow a pair
Analysis
/ 24 March 2017

C’mon Maimane, grow a pair

Is Zille ignorant? I do not think so. She is well read and educated. Her problem is not ignorance.

By Eusebius McKaiser
Zille’s ‘dumb tweets’ biggest headache for Maimane
Article
/ 23 March 2017

Zille’s ‘dumb tweets’ biggest headache for Maimane

​Western Cape Premier Helen Zille must be “dealt with” for her praise of colonialism and expelled from the party, several DA leaders have said.

By Tshidi Madia
Maimane: Our struggle is to fight the oppression of colonialism and apartheid
Article
/ 21 March 2017

Maimane: Our struggle is to fight the oppression of colonialism and apartheid

Maimane’s comments alluded to tweets sent last week by DA Western Cape Premier Helen Zille.

By Given Sigauqwe
Frustrated Social Development DG resigns over Sassa crisis
Article
/ 4 March 2017

Frustrated Social Development DG resigns over Sassa crisis

Dangor confirmed today that he has resigned citing a breakdown of relations with minister Bathabile Dlamini over the handling of the Sassa crisis.

By Dineo Bendile
DA files application to join Sassa Constitutional Court matter
Article
/ 3 March 2017

DA files application to join Sassa Constitutional Court matter

The party wants to become a second applicant in a matter lodged earlier this week by human rights group Black Sash.

By Mpho Raborife
Western Cape split in DA a ‘non-issue’
Article
/ 3 March 2017

Western Cape split in DA a ‘non-issue’

New provincial leader Bonginkosi Madikizela pooh-poohs reports of internal dissent while not hiding his ambition.

By Dineo Bendile
Bonginkosi Madikizela elected as DA Western Cape leader
Article
/ 25 February 2017

Bonginkosi Madikizela elected as DA Western Cape leader

The province’s human settlements MEC will take over from Patricia de Lille, who resigned in January.

By Paul Herman
How fake news works as political machinery to tarnish the integrity of journalists
Article
/ 15 February 2017

How fake news works as political machinery to tarnish the integrity of journalists

The world is deep in the throes of a disinformation era through fake news, alternative facts and post truth.

By Glenda Daniels
Maimane: The ANC has gone from liberator to the enemy of people
Article
/ 14 February 2017

Maimane: The ANC has gone from liberator to the enemy of people

The Democratic Alliance leader says scenes from Thursday’s State of the Nation address were a glimpse of the future under the ruling party.

By Thulani Gqirana
#PaidTwitter: IEC responds to alleged ANC ‘war room’ electoral code breaches
Article
/ 25 January 2017

#PaidTwitter: IEC responds to alleged ANC ‘war room’ electoral code breaches

The Independent Electoral Commission says legal processes should be concluded before any judgment is cast.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: DA’s diplomatic fumble
Article
/ 20 January 2017

Editorial: DA’s diplomatic fumble

Maimane’s trip to Israel shows that, without the spectre of a corrupt ANC to pit itself against, the DA struggles to define itself.

By Editorial
New coalition governments to be put to the test
Article
/ 19 January 2017

New coalition governments to be put to the test

The partnerships in municipalities will be tested as the parties decide on budgets and priorities

By Dineo Bendile
DA looks forward to improving services in 2017
Article
/ 13 January 2017

DA looks forward to improving services in 2017

The Democratic Alliance has drawn up its blueprint on how to govern its new areas.

By Govan Whittles
Take away renegade officials’ passports – ANC
Article
/ 2 January 2017

Take away renegade officials’ passports – ANC

Government representatives who contravene national foreign policy should have their official passports taken away, the ANC said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
#SABCInquiry: SABC delegation walks out of Parliament inquiry
Article
/ 7 December 2016

#SABCInquiry: SABC delegation walks out of Parliament inquiry

The walk-out was allegedly over documents not being made in braille for the SABC’s last remaining board member Professor Mbulaheni Maguvhe

By Raeesa Pather
Herman Mashaba defends his comments stating “illegal” immigrants are criminals
Article
/ 7 December 2016

Herman Mashaba defends his comments stating “illegal” immigrants are criminals

Herman Mashaba blames the government for crime in Johannesburg, saying that they had been ineffective in implementing law and order.

By Raeesa Pather
Mashaba shows chief risk officer the door
Article
/ 2 December 2016

Mashaba shows chief risk officer the door

Jo’burg mayor Herman Mashaba has let senior staffer Sinaye Nxumalo go.

By Govan Whittles
DA’s Gana wants to win in Gauteng
Article
/ 2 December 2016

DA’s Gana wants to win in Gauteng

He’s ambitious but says his move to the province was not motivated by a desire to become premier

By Dineo Bendile
Our gourmet trash is too posh for you
Article
/ 2 December 2016

Our gourmet trash is too posh for you

With the aid of some hacker friends, I had a sneak peek at Ramsay’s email inbox.

By Staff Reporter
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