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Democratic Alliance

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
‘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
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
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
Opposition parties, groups unimpressed with e-tolls ruling
Article
/ 10 October 2013

Opposition parties, groups unimpressed with e-tolls ruling

The DA, FF+, Cosatu and the AA have been left disappointed by a court ruling that has dismissed Outa’s challenge to e-tolling on Gauteng’s highways.

By Sapa
Concern raised over Selebi’s medical parole
Article
/ 7 October 2013

Concern raised over Selebi’s medical parole

Opposition parties have questioned whether Jackie Selebi was adhering to his parole conditions after being spotted shopping.

By Sapa
Minister: DA e-toll billboards are the work of cowards
Article
/ 7 October 2013

Minister: DA e-toll billboards are the work of cowards

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has spoken out against billboards commissioned by the DA, which poke fun at the ANC and the tolling saga.

By Sapa
Allegations by DA draw Zuma deeper into Guptagate
Article
/ 7 October 2013

Allegations by DA draw Zuma deeper into Guptagate

Following a report suggesting Jacob Zuma knew about a private aircraft landing at Waterkloof, further accusations have pulled him into the saga.

By Sarah Evans
Nxesi: DA’s Nkandla court bid is about scoring points
Article
/ 2 October 2013

Nxesi: DA’s Nkandla court bid is about scoring points

Minister Thulas Nxesi says he "will not play politics" over the DA’s court bid forcing his department to reveal its report about upgrades to Nkandla.

By Sapa
DA goes to court to access Nkandla report
Article
/ 30 September 2013

DA goes to court to access Nkandla report

The Democratic Alliance has gone to court demanding the public works department provide it with access to the report into Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA to go to court over public works and Nkandla report
Article
/ 30 September 2013

DA to go to court over public works and Nkandla report

The DA says it will go to court to force the public works department to reveal its report on the upgrades to President Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla home.

By Staff Reporter
DA’s Maimane addresses a ‘heritage worth fighting for’
Article
/ 24 September 2013

DA’s Maimane addresses a ‘heritage worth fighting for’

As South Africans celebrate Heritage Day, the DA’s Mmusi Maimane has spoken about job creation while lashing out at "the politically connected".

By Sapa
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