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Democratic Alliance

SMS ruling muddies the waters
Article
/ 22 January 2015

SMS ruling muddies the waters

The Concourt finding might make it harder for voters to distinguish between fact and comment.

By Dario Milo
DA accusation of SABC meddling riles Muthambi
Article
/ 21 January 2015

DA accusation of SABC meddling riles Muthambi

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi has hit back at DA spokesperson Gavin Davis after he accused her of meddling in SABC board matters.

By Sapaxxxx
Missed call? DA, ANC claim victory in SMS ruling
Article
/ 19 January 2015

Missed call? DA, ANC claim victory in SMS ruling

The DA has hailed the ConCourt ruling as a victory for freedom of expression, while the ANC sees it as a reaffirmation that the message was opinion.

By Thulani Gqirana
DA SMS ruling a ‘landmark judgment’
Article
/ 19 January 2015

DA SMS ruling a ‘landmark judgment’

The ruling, which found that the DA was within its rights to say Zuma had stolen taxpayer money, was one that would "liberate fair comment".

By Chantelle Benjamin 1
Concourt: DA’s ‘Zuma stole’ SMS is fair comment
Article
/ 19 January 2015

Concourt: DA’s ‘Zuma stole’ SMS is fair comment

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the DA was within its rights when it said in an SMS that President Jacob Zuma had stolen money.

By Sapa
Moriarty ‘not running for any office’ in the DA
Article
/ 14 January 2015

Moriarty ‘not running for any office’ in the DA

The DA’s chief whip in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature denies reports that he is a possible contender for the position of leader of the party.

By Letters
‘Zille must go, DA needs new blood’
Article
/ 8 January 2015

‘Zille must go, DA needs new blood’

Helen Zille cannot be president forever after leading the Democratic Alliance for seven years, says a lobby group.

By Matuma Letsoala and Qaanitah Hunter
Disgruntled residents unmoved by Zuma’s party invitation
Article
/ 7 January 2015

Disgruntled residents unmoved by Zuma’s party invitation

The president’s Western Cape visit ahead of the ANC’s birthday celebration was met with discontent as township residents complained of no electricity.

By Thulani Gqirana
A tale of two provinces: ANC’s birthday battle
Article
/ 6 January 2015

A tale of two provinces: ANC’s birthday battle

Haji Mohamed Dawjee’s notes to the introduction of a story about the ANC, two provinces and the contrasts between them.

By Staff Reporter
Why Helen Zille’s racism rhetoric is wrong
Analysis
/ 11 December 2014

Why Helen Zille’s racism rhetoric is wrong

If the DA leader wants to end white-on-black racism and its association with her party, she’ll avoid propaganda and tackle structural racism.

By Mandy de Waal
Maimane: Eskom must declare national energy crisis
Article
/ 9 December 2014

Maimane: Eskom must declare national energy crisis

The DA’s parliamentary leader also said that government should follow a "World Cup approach" to completing the Medupi and Kusile power stations.

By Sapa
DA: ANC has reduced Parliament to an absolute joke
Article
/ 8 December 2014

DA: ANC has reduced Parliament to an absolute joke

The DA says it is preparing itself for the next part of the battle, the battle against the “undemocratisation” of Parliament.

By Thuletho Zwane
DA considers coalitions for 2016 local government elections
Article
/ 22 November 2014

DA considers coalitions for 2016 local government elections

As it addressed tensions within the tripartite alliance and Parliament, the opposition party says it would contemplate entering into coalitions.

By Sapa
DA Gauteng forum to propose shake-ups
Article
/ 20 November 2014

DA Gauteng forum to propose shake-ups

The DA is preparing to govern Gauteng after the 2019 general elections, according to the party’s preliminary resolutions document.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Parliament: Don’t touch me on my president (Zuma)
Article
/ 19 November 2014

Parliament: Don’t touch me on my president (Zuma)

JZ keeps sending in the clowns to do the fighting for him but, with or without him, Parliament is a good reflection of our democracy.

By Staff Reporter
Parliament defends police action; DA, EFF go the legal route
Article
/ 14 November 2014

Parliament defends police action; DA, EFF go the legal route

National Assembly speaker Baleka Mbete said Thursday night’s events were a culmination of a build-up, and resulted in what the "law actually allows".

By Andisiwe Makinana
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Article
/ 13 November 2014

Order! Mbete decision throws Parliament into chaos

National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete found herself at the centre of another storm when she tried to change the day’s order paper at the last minute.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA at one with unions over jobs
Article
/ 23 October 2014

DA at one with unions over jobs

The opposition says grants create dependency and small business is the way to go to create work.

By Thuletho Zwane
DA asks Ramaphosa to intervene over Zuma answering to Parliament
Article
/ 19 October 2014

DA asks Ramaphosa to intervene over Zuma answering to Parliament

The DA has called on Cyril Ramaphosa to respond to reports that Jacob Zuma will not answer to questions in Parliament until the EFF has been tamed.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Gauteng ANC in the same lane as e-toll opposition
Article
/ 14 October 2014

Gauteng ANC in the same lane as e-toll opposition

The province’s ANC has adopted a stance similar to that of civil action group Outa and the Democratic Alliance over the contentious e-toll system.

By Qaanitah Hunter
Police escort Maimane out of Tsakane
Article
/ 1 October 2014

Police escort Maimane out of Tsakane

DA parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane tried to deliver water to a community near Brakpan, but ANC residents chanted and booed him out of town.

By Molaole Montsho
Opposition walks out of Nkandla committee
Article
/ 26 September 2014

Opposition walks out of Nkandla committee

Opposition parties say they will not be part of a process that shields President Jacob Zuma from liability for abuse of state funds.

By Sapa
DA wants access to additional spy tapes documents
Article
/ 22 September 2014

DA wants access to additional spy tapes documents

The DA says it wishes to obtain access to additional documents and recordings as part of the spy tapes.

By Sapa
Committee to recommend SABC chair’s suspension
Article
/ 16 September 2014

Committee to recommend SABC chair’s suspension

Parliament’s communications portfolio committee has unanimously resolved to recommend the suspension of SABC board chairperson Ellen Tshabalala.

By Sapa
Maimane: Baleka Mbete puts party before country
Article
/ 16 September 2014

Maimane: Baleka Mbete puts party before country

Leader of the official opposition Mmusi Maimane has kicked off the debate on the motion of no confidence in National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA demands answers on Eskom bailout
Article
/ 15 September 2014

DA demands answers on Eskom bailout

The DA is seeking clarity on government’s bailout plans for Eskom, and wants to know how much of its debt will be absorbed by taxpayers.

By Sapa and Lynley Donnelly
Parliament launches inquiry into Tshabalala qualifications
Article
/ 9 September 2014

Parliament launches inquiry into Tshabalala qualifications

The oversight committee on communication said SABC chairperson Ellen Tshabalala failed to provide proof of her qualifications to the committee.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Spy tapes justify a review of Zuma charges – DA
Article
/ 8 September 2014

Spy tapes justify a review of Zuma charges – DA

The DA says the so-called spy tapes contain enough information to proceed with a review application – although it can’t reveal the contents.

By Staff Reporter
The DA’s kids are not all right
Analysis
/ 4 September 2014

The DA’s kids are not all right

The DA doesn’t have to be overshadowed by the EFF. But it’s suffocating the spontaneity, ideas and leaders that have seen the party flourish before.

By Verashni Pillay
Zuma spy tapes finally handed over to DA
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Zuma spy tapes finally handed over to DA

A triumphant Democratic Alliance has the infamous Jacob Zuma spy tapes, but can’t share the contents with the general public.

By Phillip De Wet
Opposition parties press pause on Nkandla committee
Article
/ 29 August 2014

Opposition parties press pause on Nkandla committee

The ANC has reluctantly agreed to halt the Nkandla ad hoc committee until its mandate is clarified and includes the public protector’s report.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA ‘encouraged’ by spy tapes ruling
Article
/ 28 August 2014

DA ‘encouraged’ by spy tapes ruling

The ANC has ‘noted’ the ruling for the NPA to hand over the spy tapes and the DA said it would review them thoroughly to establish authenticity.

By Sapa
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