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Democratic Alliance

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
‘House negro’? Your prejudice betrays your ignorance
Article
/ 26 August 2014

‘House negro’? Your prejudice betrays your ignorance

Why is it okay to call a black DA member a ‘house negro’? How is it any different to the racism you’re supposedly decrying, asks Verashni Pillay.

By Verashni Pillay
DA’s Mbali Ntuli resigns as youth leader
Article
/ 23 August 2014

DA’s Mbali Ntuli resigns as youth leader

Mbali Ntuli has resigned as the DA’s youth leader after her relationship with party leader Helen Zille had become increasingly strained.

By Verashni Pillay
President Zuma, DA meet SCA deadline in spy tapes case
Article
/ 22 August 2014

President Zuma, DA meet SCA deadline in spy tapes case

A SCA court official has confirmed that papers were sent to the court by Friday’s 4pm deadline in the matter between President Jacob Zuma and the DA.

By Sapa
DA, SABC begin court battle over Hlaudi’s appointment
Article
/ 19 August 2014

DA, SABC begin court battle over Hlaudi’s appointment

Activists, church goers and traditional healers came out to support SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng at court, where his appointment is being challenged.

By Glynnis Underhill
Tributes for Mario Oriani-Ambrosini
Article
/ 17 August 2014

Tributes for Mario Oriani-Ambrosini

Remembrances are pouring in for charismatic Inkatha Freedom Party MP Mario Oriani-Ambrosini who has died after publicly battling lung cancer.

By Staff Reporter
SCA reserves judgment in Zuma ‘spy tapes’ appeal
Article
/ 15 August 2014

SCA reserves judgment in Zuma ‘spy tapes’ appeal

President Jacob Zuma and the DA have agreed to allow a third party to judge which documents formed part of Zuma’s confidential representations.

By Sapa
By-elections: ANC wrests three wards from opposition parties
Article
/ 14 August 2014

By-elections: ANC wrests three wards from opposition parties

The ruling party said it was "humbled" by the confidence South Africans showed in the party, after the latest by-election results.

By Sapa
Motsoeneng’s ‘irrational’ SABC job: See you in court, says Zille
Article
/ 14 July 2014

Motsoeneng’s ‘irrational’ SABC job: See you in court, says Zille

The DA is to ask the high court to set aside Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s permanent posting as the SABC’s operations boss, the party’s leader says.

By Andisiwe Makinana
The truth about South Africa’s fuel levy
Article
/ 10 July 2014

The truth about South Africa’s fuel levy

Have South Africans paid R238-billion in fuel levies in six years? Not if you do the sums.

By Staff Reporter
DA calls for parliamentary e-toll review
Article
/ 7 July 2014

DA calls for parliamentary e-toll review

The impact of e-tolling since its introduction in December last year should be reviewed in Parliament, says DA parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane.

By Sapa
DA reveals ‘insulting’ figures on basic education dept
Article
/ 4 July 2014

DA reveals ‘insulting’ figures on basic education dept

The DA has expressed shock over Medium Term Strategic Framework figures, which show that only 61% of pupils have access to required textbooks.

By Victoria John
DA MP’s citizenship saga was avoidable – ANC
Article
/ 29 June 2014

DA MP’s citizenship saga was avoidable – ANC

Reacting to a report that cast doubt on Phumzile van Damme’s eligibility to be an MP, the ANC chief whip has accused the DA of cutting corners.

By Sapa
DA: New land reform proposals are a recipe for disaster
Article
/ 24 June 2014

DA: New land reform proposals are a recipe for disaster

The DA has questioned why government has made such a "profound departure" from the land reform model proposed in its National Development Plan.

By Sapa
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Article
/ 24 June 2014

DA reports Free State health dept to SAHRC over ‘gross incompetence’

Free State’s health department has been reported to the SA Human Rights Commission over "rights violations" such as food shortages and overcrowding.

By Mia Malan
Parliamentary committee changes will benefit ANC
Article
/ 11 June 2014

Parliamentary committee changes will benefit ANC

Parliament has reduced the number of members in each oversight committee, which could work out for better meeting attendance by MPs.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Politics the ‘real story’ behind Lwandle evictions, says Zille
Article
/ 9 June 2014

Politics the ‘real story’ behind Lwandle evictions, says Zille

The DA leader says the evictions at Lwandle were the fault of the ANC’s Ses’Khona "storm troopers".

By Sapa
‘Demeaning, racial material’ undermines ANC voters’ rights
Article
/ 5 June 2014

‘Demeaning, racial material’ undermines ANC voters’ rights

The ANC has requested that the SAHRC investigate "insulting" online content, saying the material threatens the constitutional rights of its voters.

By Sapa
DA calls on Parliament to probe Nxasana appointment
Article
/ 4 June 2014

DA calls on Parliament to probe Nxasana appointment

The Democratic Alliance wants a full inquiry into the appointment of embattled National Prosecuting Authority chief Mxolisi Nxasana.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Mike Waters’s Zuma tweet prohibited by DA policy
Article
/ 4 June 2014

Mike Waters’s Zuma tweet prohibited by DA policy

The DA has been slow to act to a derogatory tweet, saying it will revisit its social media policy despite the document already prohibiting the tweet.

By Verashni Pillay
Three held for public violence after Lwandle evictions
Article
/ 3 June 2014

Three held for public violence after Lwandle evictions

Three people have been arrested for public violence during evictions in Lwandle, when petrol bombs and tyres were set alight.

By Sapa
Lwandle evictions punishment for not voting DA, says ANC
Article
/ 3 June 2014

Lwandle evictions punishment for not voting DA, says ANC

People from Lwandle informal settlement in Strand have been evicted because they did not vote for the DA in the elections, says the ANC.

By Sapa
Malema claims EFF will look for ‘common interests’
Article
/ 1 June 2014

Malema claims EFF will look for ‘common interests’

EFF leader Julius Malema says his party is willing to work with political parties, including the ANC and DA, on issues of common interest.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA appoints two spokespersons to replace Maimane
Article
/ 30 May 2014

DA appoints two spokespersons to replace Maimane

The DA has appointed Phumzile van Damme and Marius Redelinghuys as national spokespersons to replace Mmusi Maimane.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Zuma’s Cabinet: Cronyism over good governance, says DA
Article
/ 26 May 2014

Zuma’s Cabinet: Cronyism over good governance, says DA

The DA says the appointment of some Cabinet ministers indicates President Jacob Zuma created jobs for friends rather than good governance.

By Sapa
DA’s Maimane to stand for parliamentary leader
Article
/ 22 May 2014

DA’s Maimane to stand for parliamentary leader

Mmusi Maimane, the DA’s national spokesperson, says he will stand for the party’s parliamentary leader to replace the outgoing Lindiwe Mazibuko.

By Andisiwe Makinana
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