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Democratic Alliance

Suzman was against apartheid, but she was not for liberation
Analysis
/ 26 April 2013

Suzman was against apartheid, but she was not for liberation

The DA has the right to blow its own trumpet about the role it played in history. But it has no right to insult the intelligence of our nation.

By Mg Correspondent
Apartheid has become very popular with the DA recently
Article
/ 25 April 2013

Apartheid has become very popular with the DA recently

The DA’s latest tricks of comparing the ANC to apartheid is not going to win it any black votes, writes Khaya Dlanga.

By Staff Reporter
Former ANC candidate gets chance to run in KZN by-election
Article
/ 25 April 2013

Former ANC candidate gets chance to run in KZN by-election

The Electoral Court has ordered the by-election of a KwaZulu-Natal ward be postponed to allow a former ANC candidate to run as an independent.

By Sapa
Rebranding the DA: A reply to Pierre de Vos
Analysis
/ 23 April 2013

Rebranding the DA: A reply to Pierre de Vos

The DA’s reminder that a greater range of organisations and people were engaged in the fight against apartheid is timely, writes Richard Jurgens.

By Staff Reporter
Ipap has more flaws than benefits, says the DA
Article
/ 22 April 2013

Ipap has more flaws than benefits, says the DA

The government’s latest version of the industrial policy action plan is doomed to fail, the Democratic Alliance has said.

By Sapa
Helen Suzman foundation responds to ANC ‘misunderstanding’
Article
/ 20 April 2013

Helen Suzman foundation responds to ANC ‘misunderstanding’

Foundation says remarks that Suzman didn’t take any real action against apartheid reveal a misunderstanding of the value of parliamentary politics.

By Sarah Evans
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Videos
/ 19 April 2013

Hangout highlights: The DA’s apartheid offensive

Watch the highlights from our M&G Hangout about the DA’s campaign comparing the ANC to the apartheid regime. Are they justified? Find out here.

By Staff Reporter
ANC hits back at DA’s election ‘publicity stunt’
Article
/ 19 April 2013

ANC hits back at DA’s election ‘publicity stunt’

The ANC has slammed attempts by the DA to compare it to the National Party, saying the party had "run out of ideas" and "morphed into clowns".

By Staff Reporter
The ANC is just like the Nats – DA
Article
/ 19 April 2013

The ANC is just like the Nats – DA

Tired of being labelled a white party or one with apartheid roots, the Democratic Alliance is planning to turn the tables on the ANC.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA: A brand that is strong enough to blitz the ‘lies’
Article
/ 19 April 2013

DA: A brand that is strong enough to blitz the ‘lies’

Mmusi Maimane, DA national spokesperson and deputy federal chairperson, speaks to Charles Molele about the party’s plans ahead of the 2014 elections.

By Charles Molele
Weekend 101: Boston bombs and a Sushi King
Videos
/ 18 April 2013

Weekend 101: Boston bombs and a Sushi King

The DA’s controversial posters, the Boston Marathon bombings and Kenny Kunene gets fish slapped. Watch Weekend 101, stay in the know.

By Staff Reporter
DA’s Mandela, Suzman pamphlet raises ANC’s ire
Article
/ 18 April 2013

DA’s Mandela, Suzman pamphlet raises ANC’s ire

A Democratic Alliance pamphlet showing former president Nelson Mandela and activist Helen Suzman embracing has angered the ANC, it was reported.

By Sapa
ANC: Helen Suzman didn’t act against apartheid
Article
/ 18 April 2013

ANC: Helen Suzman didn’t act against apartheid

The DA has started its election campaign by trying to rebrand itself as a participant in the fight against apartheid. But the ANC is not buying it.

By Sarah Evans and Nickolaus Bauer
Rebranding the DA: Nostalgia for a past that never was
Analysis
/ 16 April 2013

Rebranding the DA: Nostalgia for a past that never was

Because of the explosive political power of the past there is a tendency to simplify it to suit our emotional, political or other selfish needs.

By Comment Author
DA vows to use e-tolls as 2014 election ammo
Article
/ 15 April 2013

DA vows to use e-tolls as 2014 election ammo

The building of toll roads in the Western Cape could come back to bite the ANC as the DA has vowed to use this in its general elections campaign.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA calls for police brutality commission of inquiry
Article
/ 14 April 2013

DA calls for police brutality commission of inquiry

DA spokesperson on police Dianne Kohler Barnard says the latest incident, where a woman was beaten by an off-duty cop, proves a "major crisis".

By Sarah Evans
Zille shocked people think DA would bring apartheid back
Article
/ 13 April 2013

Zille shocked people think DA would bring apartheid back

Some South Africans fear that apartheid would return if the Democratic Alliance led the country, says the party’s leader Helen Zille.

By Sapa
Weekend 101: Thatcher, Manuel, and for whom the cock crows
Videos
/ 11 April 2013

Weekend 101: Thatcher, Manuel, and for whom the cock crows

In this week’s round-up: Maggie Thatcher kicks the bucket, Trevor Manuel doesn’t blame apartheid and Helen Zille makes a cocky statement.

By Staff Reporter
DA asks police to investigate Pule for corruption
Article
/ 10 April 2013

DA asks police to investigate Pule for corruption

The DA wants Communications Minister Dina Pule to face criminal charges for alleged corrupt activities regarding appointments made in her department.

By Andisiwe Makinana
ANC’s ‘chickens of cadre deployment come home to roost’ in E Cape
Article
/ 10 April 2013

ANC’s ‘chickens of cadre deployment come home to roost’ in E Cape

Irregular expenditure in Eastern Cape municipalities increased by over R1-billion over two years, for which the DA has blamed inept workers.

By Staff Reporter
DA rivals gun for Maimane
Article
/ 5 April 2013

DA rivals gun for Maimane

Mmusi Maimane’s rivals within the Democratic Alliance want him out, accusing the mayoral candidate of incompetence.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge and Charles Molele
No one’s singing along to Zuma’s new CAR tune
Analysis
/ 3 April 2013

No one’s singing along to Zuma’s new CAR tune

Jacob Zuma gave a new reason for SA troops sent to the Central African Republic, while attacking his critics and the media. But neither has hit home.

By Phillip De Wet
Politics need to know: CAR, Mandela and Zuma’s pay freeze
Videos
/ 2 April 2013

Politics need to know: CAR, Mandela and Zuma’s pay freeze

The ANC’s back against the wall over CAR, Nelson Mandela’s sixth night in hospital and Jacob Zuma’s failed attempt at a salary freeze.

By Staff Reporter
ANC: Calls for CAR withdrawal misguided
Article
/ 1 April 2013

ANC: Calls for CAR withdrawal misguided

The Democratic Alliance’s call for all SA troops to be withdrawn from the Central African Republic is misguided and ill-advised, the ANC has said.

By Sapa
DA wants SA’s Central African Republic troops home
Article
/ 1 April 2013

DA wants SA’s Central African Republic troops home

The DA wants Parliament to force the withdrawal of SA troops from the Central African Republic – but whether any troops remain there is not clear.

By Phillip De Wet
ConCourt minds the gap in vote of no confidence motion
Article
/ 28 March 2013

ConCourt minds the gap in vote of no confidence motion

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng and the rest of the Constitutional Court bench will be "tasting the pudding" for the rest of the Easter long weekend.

By Niren Tolsi
No-confidence rules set for court
Article
/ 22 March 2013

No-confidence rules set for court

The African National Congress and opposition parties have so far failed to reach consensus on proposed new rules.

By Glynnis Underhill and Andisiwe Makinana
Electioneering marks Human Rights Day celebrations
Article
/ 21 March 2013

Electioneering marks Human Rights Day celebrations

The streets of Sharpeville were awash with rallies being held by various political parties and the government as part of the day’s commemorations.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Parliament stunned as full cost of Nkandla is revealed
Article
/ 14 March 2013

Parliament stunned as full cost of Nkandla is revealed

The DA claims the state paid 260% more on President Jacob Zuma’s private home in Nkandla than it did in securing a new prison in the Northern Cape.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA: Zuma must take firmer action against Joemat-Pettersson
Article
/ 13 March 2013

DA: Zuma must take firmer action against Joemat-Pettersson

The DA is to ask President Jacob Zuma to take "firmer" action against Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson.

By Sapa
DA calls on Madonsela to probe Magashule over website
Article
/ 11 March 2013

DA calls on Madonsela to probe Magashule over website

The Democratic Alliance has asked public protector Thuli Madonsela to probe alleged ethics violations by Free State Premier Ace Magashule.

By Sapa
DA flights Bill for electoral reform
Article
/ 4 March 2013

DA flights Bill for electoral reform

The Democratic Alliance has submitted a Bill to Parliament calling for electoral reform, to allow for constituency-based representation.

By Faranaaz Parker and Andisiwe Makinana
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