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Democratic Alliance

‘Unacceptable’ that King Zwelithini ‘fobbed off’ xenophobia task team – DA
Article
/ 7 April 2016

‘Unacceptable’ that King Zwelithini ‘fobbed off’ xenophobia task team – DA

Following xenophobic comments about foreign nationals last year, Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini has been accused of hate speech.

By Agencies Author and Staff Reporter
#ImpeachZuma according to Twitter
Article
/ 6 April 2016

#ImpeachZuma according to Twitter

South Africans congregated online to share their views about the failed motion to impeach Zuma. We round up comments from before, during and after.

By Sthembiso Sithole
Zuma a cancerous tumour, ANC MPs not immune, says Maimane
Article
/ 5 April 2016

Zuma a cancerous tumour, ANC MPs not immune, says Maimane

Maimane lambasted ANC MPs at the parliamentary debate on a motion to impeach President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
D-day for Nkandla Concourt ruling
Article
/ 31 March 2016

D-day for Nkandla Concourt ruling

The Constitutional Court will today pass judgment regarding Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home. Here’s what that will entail.

By Genevieve Quintal
DA to investigate infighting in Mandela Bay metro
Article
/ 31 March 2016

DA to investigate infighting in Mandela Bay metro

A supporter of provincial chair Veliswa Mvenya says mayoral candidate Athol Trollip tried to bribe her to dig up dirt on Mvenya.

By Staff Reporter
Racism, cartoonists, rich whites, land distribution under spotlight on Human Rights Day
Article
/ 22 March 2016

Racism, cartoonists, rich whites, land distribution under spotlight on Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day, called Sharpeville Day by some, was marked by politicians’ speaking on the subject across the country.

By News 24
DA lays corruption charges against the Guptas and Duduzane Zuma
Article
/ 17 March 2016

DA lays corruption charges against the Guptas and Duduzane Zuma

The DA has laid a charge of corruption against the two Gupta brothers, Atul and Rajesh, and Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane.

By Staff Reporter
Inspector-general of intelligence post on hold again
Article
/ 16 March 2016

Inspector-general of intelligence post on hold again

After fierce objections by opposition parties, a report recommending former ANC MP Cecil Burgess for appointment was referred back to the committee.

By News 24
Presidency dismisses Mentor’s claims
Article
/ 16 March 2016

Presidency dismisses Mentor’s claims

President Zuma has distanced himself from the ex ANC MP’s claims that she accompanied him overseas and that she was offered a job by the Guptas.

By Agency
No confidence motion against ‘sell-out’ Zuma fails
Article
/ 2 March 2016

No confidence motion against ‘sell-out’ Zuma fails

A motion of no confidence brought by the DA was easily defeated by the ANC in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma’s lawyers stick with conspiracy claim for DA application
Article
/ 1 March 2016

Zuma’s lawyers stick with conspiracy claim for DA application

The president’s lawyers insist that the DA’s application for a review of the decision to drop charges against him stems from a political conspiracy.

By Jenni Evans
Political parties condemn university violence
Article
/ 23 February 2016

Political parties condemn university violence

The ANC, DA and EFF have spoken out against the escalating violence and apparent deterioration of race relations across SA’s universities.

By Genevieve Quintal
Mea culpa: We should have done better
Analysis
/ 18 February 2016

Mea culpa: We should have done better

The M&G is committed to learning from its mistake in rushing the article about FW de Klerk giving "political leadership" lessons to Mmusi Maimane.

By Verashni Pillay
FW de Klerk Foundation responds to the M&G’s apology
Article
/ 18 February 2016

FW de Klerk Foundation responds to the M&G’s apology

The FW de Klerk Foundation responds to the Mail & Guardian’s apology over a story published in the paper, regarding FW de Klerk.

By Staff Reporter
The DA responds to the M&G’s apology
Article
/ 18 February 2016

The DA responds to the M&G’s apology

The Democratic Alliance responds to the Mail & Guardian’s apology over a story published in the paper, regarding its leader, Mmusi Maimane.

By Staff Reporter
Clowns, Star Wars and nursery rhymes dominate Sona debate
Article
/ 17 February 2016

Clowns, Star Wars and nursery rhymes dominate Sona debate

Both ANC and opposition MPs happily drew on fantasy and storytelling to insult one another in the first day of the State of the Nation debate.

By Thulani Gqirana
Judgment reserved in Nkandla Concourt application
Article
/ 10 February 2016

Judgment reserved in Nkandla Concourt application

The Concourt has reserved judgment on the EFF and DA’s application that President Zuma be ordered to pay back some of the money spent on Nkandla.

By Jenni Evans
The day the Economic Freedom Fighters seized Nkandla
Article
/ 9 February 2016

The day the Economic Freedom Fighters seized Nkandla

The EFF claimed the fight, started by the Democratic Alliance, about the presidential scandal as its supporters filled the streets.

By Phillip De Wet
DA’s black leaders ‘live with’ racism
Article
/ 28 January 2016

DA’s black leaders ‘live with’ racism

Mmusi Maimane is too easily influenced by his white "puppet masters", according to some party members.

By Nelly Shamase
Is FW de Klerk tutoring Mmusi Maimane?
Article
/ 28 January 2016

Is FW de Klerk tutoring Mmusi Maimane?

Insiders say the Democratic Alliance boss is taking "leadership classes" from the controversial ex-president.

By Nelly Shamase and Verashni Pillay
DA youth in disarray
Article
/ 28 January 2016

DA youth in disarray

There are few structures in place and the Democratic Alliance’s youth wing is in danger of falling apart.

By Nelly Shamase
What does new Jo’burg mayor Herman Mashaba stand for?
Article
/ 21 January 2016

What does new Jo’burg mayor Herman Mashaba stand for?

Herman Mashaba says he’ll make Johannesburg a business-friendly city if he is elected mayor in the upcoming municipal elections.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Red berets give DA the blues
Article
/ 16 January 2016

Red berets give DA the blues

The DA has set up the EFF for another opportunity to show what real opposition to Zuma ought to look like.

By Sipho Hlongwane
Why the ANC still rules the roost
Analysis
/ 16 January 2016

Why the ANC still rules the roost

The DA is completely out of touch with black voters, who are more likely to opt for the ANC or the Economic Freedom Fighters.

By Pontsho Pilane
DA racism tests and five other news events that could almost be true
Article
/ 7 January 2016

DA racism tests and five other news events that could almost be true

In keeping with long-standing tradition, here’s our annual Not the Mail & Guardian, a fanciful collection of news events.

By Staff Reporter
DA: Magashule’s R2.3m Merc purchase screams banana republic
Article
/ 29 December 2015

DA: Magashule’s R2.3m Merc purchase screams banana republic

Free State Premier Ace Magashule also handed over six brand new Mercedes to Free State traditional leaders earlier in December.

By Staff Reporter
Dissent in DA about centre of power
Article
/ 24 December 2015

Dissent in DA about centre of power

Lifting of Dianne Kohler Barnard’s ban causes rumble in Democratic Alliance’s decision-making organs.

By Nelly Shamase
Editorial: Zuma gangs up on democracy
Article
/ 20 November 2015

Editorial: Zuma gangs up on democracy

Can President Jacob Zuma really have been unaware of who he was dealing with and their unsavoury reputations when meeting with known gang bosses?

By Drew Forrest
[From our archives] Zuma’s ‘deal’ with Cape gang bosses
Article
/ 20 November 2015

[From our archives] Zuma’s ‘deal’ with Cape gang bosses

At a meeting at the president’s official Cape Town residence, crime leaders allegedly said they would "mobilise our members and work hard for you".

By Amabhungane
Zuma’s ‘deal’ with Cape gang bosses
Article
/ 19 November 2015

Zuma’s ‘deal’ with Cape gang bosses

At a meeting at the president’s official Cape Town residence, crime leaders allegedly said they would "mobilise our members and work hard for you".

By Amabhungane
Letters to the editor: November 20 to 26 2015
Article
/ 19 November 2015

Letters to the editor: November 20 to 26 2015

Readers write in about the Paris attacks and Cape Town mayor Patricia de Lille’s spokesperson, Zara Nicholson, responds to an M&G article on the DA.

By Letters
City of Cape Town accused of muzzling dissenter
Article
/ 13 November 2015

City of Cape Town accused of muzzling dissenter

Cape Town ratepayers will foot the bill for a court wrangle in which the DA turned on one of its own.

By Craig Mckune
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