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Democratic Alliance

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
​#Mashaba100Days: 5 changes Mayor Herman Mashaba has planned for Johannesburg
Article
/ 1 December 2016

​#Mashaba100Days: 5 changes Mayor Herman Mashaba has planned for Johannesburg

So how exactly will Joburg’s new mayor save the city? These are just 5 of the changes Mashaba has planned.

By Staff Reporter
DA to oppose Maguvhe’s SABC inquiry interdict against parly ad hoc committee
Article
/ 29 November 2016

DA to oppose Maguvhe’s SABC inquiry interdict against parly ad hoc committee

The Democratic Alliance will go to court to oppose the interdict against members of Parliament’s ad hoc committee looking into the SABC board

By Paul Herman
DA plans to recruit more black talent
Article
/ 24 November 2016

DA plans to recruit more black talent

Mmusi Maimane says the party must build support in the black constituency to win in 2019.

By Dineo Bendile
Black people most optimistic about SA, white people the most dissatisfied – study
Article
/ 14 November 2016

Black people most optimistic about SA, white people the most dissatisfied – study

A study conducted by the Pew Research Centre says two-thirds of South Africans agree that developing education should be a priority for the country.

By Staff Reporter
Editorial: DA calls slowly erode the ANC
Article
/ 11 November 2016

Editorial: DA calls slowly erode the ANC

The ANC is shown again to be a party that will protect its own at the cost of accountability to the electorate.

By Editorial
‘State capture’ is rife at municipal level, claims DA
Article
/ 6 November 2016

‘State capture’ is rife at municipal level, claims DA

Party laments the situation in municipalities taken over from the ANC after local elections.

By Staff Reporter
November 2 mass protest to continue as planned because ‘it’s not about Gordhan’
Article
/ 31 October 2016

November 2 mass protest to continue as planned because ‘it’s not about Gordhan’

Two approved marches organised by the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters are set to take place undeterred on Wednesday.

By Raeesa Pather
DA to report Des van Rooyen to Public Protector for misleading parliament
Article
/ 30 October 2016

DA to report Des van Rooyen to Public Protector for misleading parliament

Van Rooyen was misleading in his reply and in so doing has contravened the executive ethics code, says the DA.

By Staff Reporter
Decision to withdraw from ICC is in breach of Constitution — DA
Article
/ 24 October 2016

Decision to withdraw from ICC is in breach of Constitution — DA

The party says the decision should be declared unconstitutional and invalid.

By Paul Herman
Returning state capture report is pointless, says DA
Article
/ 17 October 2016

Returning state capture report is pointless, says DA

The party has written to the speaker of Parliament, Baleka Mbete, to demand the tabling of the letter.

By Thulani Gqirana
DA files papers to have Motsoeneng removed from SABC for good
Article
/ 12 October 2016

DA files papers to have Motsoeneng removed from SABC for good

The party’s James Selfe described Motsoeneng as a ‘threat to South African democracy’ and ‘a modern-day Joseph Goebbels’.

By Paul Herman
Why Helen Zille’s Not Without A Fight memoir is a rarity in its sincerity
Article
/ 11 October 2016

Why Helen Zille’s Not Without A Fight memoir is a rarity in its sincerity

Excerpts from Zille’s autobiography present a counter-image to the rampaging Godzille of the cartoonists and the Twitter wars, writes Shaun de Waal.

By Shaun De Waal
Public interest trumps SABC in court ruling on Motsoeneng disciplinary hearing
Article
/ 7 October 2016

Public interest trumps SABC in court ruling on Motsoeneng disciplinary hearing

The former COO was acquitted of charges after disciplinary proceedings took place between October and December 2015.

By Jenna Etheridge
​SAA pilots aren’t convinced Dudu Myeni is the ‘best person’ for the job of chair
Article
/ 12 September 2016

​SAA pilots aren’t convinced Dudu Myeni is the ‘best person’ for the job of chair

The pilots’ association has questioned her ability to lead the airline out of its ‘current financial situation’.

By Govan Whittles
Why Mmusi Maimane believes Guptas haven’t been charged for corruption
Article
/ 1 September 2016

Why Mmusi Maimane believes Guptas haven’t been charged for corruption

​The reason the Guptas have not been charged is because the police organs are controlled by President Zuma, who has been captured by the family.

By News 24
Dear Best Whites of Jo’burg: Please don’t panic now that the city has turned blue
Article
/ 1 September 2016

Dear Best Whites of Jo’burg: Please don’t panic now that the city has turned blue

Now that the DA’s in charge, Egoli’s woke white liberals can feel free to bitch about the potholes.

By Staff Reporter
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