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Democratic Alliance

IPID investigates Mothotlung protesters’ deaths
Article
/ 14 January 2014

IPID investigates Mothotlung protesters’ deaths

The IPID is probing the deaths of two people in an impasse between protesters and police during a service delivery strike near Brits.

By Sapa
Maimane gives some clues on DA’s Gauteng election manifesto
Article
/ 14 January 2014

Maimane gives some clues on DA’s Gauteng election manifesto

The DA’s premier candidate for Gauteng has hinted at its governance plans, which include fewer government departments and a referendum on e-tolls.

By Sarah Evans
Arrive Alive unaware of King Dalindyebo’s dagga habit
Article
/ 12 January 2014

Arrive Alive unaware of King Dalindyebo’s dagga habit

Arrive Alive says it was unaware of AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo’s dagga-smoking habits when it made him an ambassador.

By Sapa
2013 matric pass rate: Proof of good education or failing the youth?
Article
/ 7 January 2014

2013 matric pass rate: Proof of good education or failing the youth?

While unions and the ANC have joined Jacob Zuma in congratulating the education department on the matric results, the DA and others have dismissed it.

By Sapa
Report on Nkandla a large scale cover-up, says Mazibuko
Article
/ 19 December 2013

Report on Nkandla a large scale cover-up, says Mazibuko

The DA’s Lindiwe Mazibuko has called a task team report on the security upgrades at Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla homestead a "whitewash" and "cover-up".

By Sapa and Staff Reporter
People stream in to vote in Tlokwe by-elections
Article
/ 11 December 2013

People stream in to vote in Tlokwe by-elections

Residents of Tlokwe are voting in by-elections to decide whether the ANC regains control of the municipality.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
DA wants Zuma out if he misled Parliament on Nkandla
Article
/ 4 December 2013

DA wants Zuma out if he misled Parliament on Nkandla

The DA says it will move to have President Jacob Zuma impeached if it becomes clear that he misled Parliament over spending on his Nkandla home.

By Sapa
Khaya Dlanga: DA wants to tell black people about affirmative action
Article
/ 28 November 2013

Khaya Dlanga: DA wants to tell black people about affirmative action

The DA’s good intentions are that of a white master who thinks that he knows what is best for a black person, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
2019 and the young guns
Article
/ 28 November 2013

2019 and the young guns

Here’s how the EFF’s Julius Malema and DA’s Mmusi Maimane can make the year 2019 count.

By Phillip De Wet and Verashni Pillay
Verashni Pillay: Why the DA’s race decision is a big deal
Article
/ 26 November 2013

Verashni Pillay: Why the DA’s race decision is a big deal

Lindiwe Mazibuko and others have scored a victory in the DA with its decision that race matters, which puts the party on a more interesting course.

By Verashni Pillay
M&G Newsroom: Can the DA come out black and blue?
Podcasts
/ 25 November 2013

M&G Newsroom: Can the DA come out black and blue?

After the DA’s first policy conference, we speak to the deputy federal chairperson Makashule Gana about its views on race and redress policies.

By Staff Reporter
Race remains a measure for disadvantage, says DA’s Mazibuko
Article
/ 24 November 2013

Race remains a measure for disadvantage, says DA’s Mazibuko

Speaking at her party’s federal council meeting, the DA’s Lindiwe Mazibuko says race is still a legitimate proxy for disadvantage in South Africa.

By Sapa
Employment Equity Bill passed despite DA objections
Article
/ 21 November 2013

Employment Equity Bill passed despite DA objections

The controversial Employment Equity Bill is ready to be signed into law despite the DA voting against it the second time around.

By Verashni Pillay
Mmusi Maimane: Obama of Soweto?
Article
/ 21 November 2013

Mmusi Maimane: Obama of Soweto?

The Democratic Alliance’s rising star, Mmusi Maimane is irked by his comparison with US President Barack Obama, which he tries to shrug off.

By Verashni Pillay
‘Black caucus’ sets out its agenda for first DA policy conference
Article
/ 21 November 2013

‘Black caucus’ sets out its agenda for first DA policy conference

Several DA leaders advocating change will try to drive the party to adopt policies they believe reflect the reality of life in a democratic SA.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Informal traders have lost their livelihoods, says DA
Article
/ 20 November 2013

Informal traders have lost their livelihoods, says DA

The informal sector has lost income following a City of Johannesburg’s programme halting hawkers from doing business, says the DA.

By Sapa
DA’s Maimane campaigns over e-tolls
Article
/ 19 November 2013

DA’s Maimane campaigns over e-tolls

The opposition DA is gunning to win Gauteng in 2014 and has promised major fight backs against the controversial e-toll system if it wins.

By Verashni Pillay
Lindiwe Mazibuko on Employment Equity
Videos
/ 18 November 2013

Lindiwe Mazibuko on Employment Equity

Lindiwe Mazibuko explains how she thinks Employment Equity should work in South Africa.

By Staff Reporter
Lindiwe Mazibuko: Poverty has a race
Article
/ 18 November 2013

Lindiwe Mazibuko: Poverty has a race

The DA’s parliamentary leader comes clean on the need for race-based policies and the contest between her and Mmusi Maimane, during the M&G Hangout.

By Verashni Pillay
Zille rejects equity quotas as ‘Verwoerdian measures’
Article
/ 14 November 2013

Zille rejects equity quotas as ‘Verwoerdian measures’

Addressing economic equality legislation, Helen Zille has spoken out against coercive equity quotas, which she says the DA shouldn’t support.

By Emsie Ferreira
DA criticises ‘politicised’ JSCI report on Nkandla
Article
/ 14 November 2013

DA criticises ‘politicised’ JSCI report on Nkandla

The DA has lashed out at a JSCI report, which says there are two separate properties at Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home, one private and one state owned.

By Sapa
EE Bill: Is black the DA’s new true blue?
Article
/ 14 November 2013

EE Bill: Is black the DA’s new true blue?

A showdown is looming over the Democratic Alliance’s confusing stance on affirmative action.

By Andisiwe Makinana, Mmanaledi Mataboge and Verashni Pillay
M&G Hangout: Ask Lindiwe Mazibuko your questions
Article
/ 13 November 2013

M&G Hangout: Ask Lindiwe Mazibuko your questions

Join our live video with DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko and ask your questions about the party’s handling of a contentious race quota Bill.

By Verashni Pillay
Party leaders slam Ramaphosa’s ‘boer’ remarks
Article
/ 12 November 2013

Party leaders slam Ramaphosa’s ‘boer’ remarks

Cope, the DA and Freedom Front Plus have derided Cyril Ramaphosa for using threats of a return of the "boers" as a campaigning platform in Limpopo.

By Sapa
Parliament postpones mining, oil law changes
Article
/ 6 November 2013

Parliament postpones mining, oil law changes

SA’s mining and oil laws need more research and refinement before they are adopted and will probably only be amended next year, says Parliament.

By Staff Reporter
Is the DA’s #MyFirstTime about sex?
Article
/ 5 November 2013

Is the DA’s #MyFirstTime about sex?

The Democratic Alliance’s #MyFirstTime Twitter campaign has taken off. But can it be taken seriously?

By Staff Reporter
DA lashes out at ANC, ANCYL over CPT protests
Article
/ 31 October 2013

DA lashes out at ANC, ANCYL over CPT protests

Following violence and looting in the Cape Town city centre, the DA has lashed out at the ANC and its youth league for "pure vandalism and thuggery".

By Sapa
DA stages walkout at Tlokwe council meeting
Article
/ 26 October 2013

DA stages walkout at Tlokwe council meeting

ANC Tlokwe chief whip Dakota Legoete says a municipality meeting in the North West had to be halted after the DA staged a walked out.

By Sapa
DA’s Kohler Barnard considers action against ANC chief whip
Article
/ 17 October 2013

DA’s Kohler Barnard considers action against ANC chief whip

DA MP Dianne Kohler Barnard is considering legal action against ANC chief whip Stone Sizani for accusing her of breaching confidentiality.

By Sapa
Legal Aid asks for money to assist Marikana miners
Article
/ 16 October 2013

Legal Aid asks for money to assist Marikana miners

The Legal Aid Board has asked Parliament for more money in order to help the Marikana miners and people who cannot afford legal costs.

By Staff Reporter
Khaya Dlanga: Zille ‘resignation’ would be a godsend for ANC
Article
/ 16 October 2013

Khaya Dlanga: Zille ‘resignation’ would be a godsend for ANC

The ANC should let go of tradition and go for what needs to be done for the party because the DA isn’t playing around, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
DA wants Parliament to investigate Zuma for role in Guptagate
Article
/ 15 October 2013

DA wants Parliament to investigate Zuma for role in Guptagate

The DA wants Parliament to investigate President Jacob Zuma’s alleged involvement in the landing of the Gupta plane at the Waterkloof base.

By Sapa
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