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.
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.
The African National Congress and opposition parties have so far failed to reach consensus on proposed new rules.
The streets of Sharpeville were awash with rallies being held by various political parties and the government as part of the day’s commemorations.
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.
The DA is to ask President Jacob Zuma to take "firmer" action against Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson.
The Democratic Alliance has asked public protector Thuli Madonsela to probe alleged ethics violations by Free State Premier Ace Magashule.
The Democratic Alliance has submitted a Bill to Parliament calling for electoral reform, to allow for constituency-based representation.
The Democratic Alliance have welcomed Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s conservative 2013/14 budget but criticised it for lacking detail.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech itted well with the development programmes of the ruling party, says the ANC.
The DA has proposed, in an alternative national budget, disbanding several government departments and doing away with district municipalities.
Mamphela Ramphele’s Agang political platform was formed after the Democratic Alliance would not bow to a demand for its dissolution.
Money to support the newly-launched political platform Agang SA comes from South Africans, says its leader Mamphela Ramphele.
Ahead of Mamphela Ramphele’s big announcement, opposition parties have not ruled out the possibility of jointly contesting next year’s elections.
Minister Lulu Xingwana must be probed for allegedly spending R2.1-million of state’s funds decorating her department’s head office, says the DA.
The Democratic Alliance has refused to retract claims that some Limpopo schools are still missing textbooks.
South Africa’s opposition parties are investigating the possibility of contesting the 2014 general elections under one political umbrella.
We speak to MPs for reaction on the president’s speech. While at times they were scathing of his address, some were more supportive.
President Jacob Zuma is set to deliver his State Of The Nation address this year on Valentine’s Day, but the DA made it clear they won’t send roses.
Anti-apartheid activist Dr Mamphela Ramphele has resigned as chair of Gold Fields, intensifying speculation she is about to launch a political party.
"She will do well but I don’t think we’re worried about what the prospects of her forming a political party will do to our voter base," says the DA.
The DA has challenged the education department to stick to its promise and deliver textbooks to Limpopo schools that faced shortages within 24-hours.
The Democratic Alliance’s Geordin Hill-Lewis seems to think that fracking is not a "simple matter".
The cash-strapped African National Congress says the government must contribute more if it wants to reduce private donors.
The ANC has criticised the proposed Western Cape Bill, saying it’s unconstitutional and an attempt to secede from the country.
It is clear President Jacob Zuma’s lawyers know the so-called spy tapes could be damaging and do not want them to get out, says the DA.
The Democratic Alliance has condemned the Freedom Front Plus over its criticism regarding the name change of Dr Verwoed Primary School in Meyerton.
President Zuma should suspend his spokesperson Mac Maharaj, says the DA after allegations that he had benefited from a driver’s licence contract.
It seems crazy for Mamphela Ramphele to battle the DA for a tiny percent of the electorate, unless it is part of a bigger plan.
Some say the regulation and forced disclosure of private funding for political parties will help build confidence in South Africa’s leadership.
A meeting between DA MP Wilmot James and the "New Age" bosses was a constructive discussion on issues of media and politics, the newspaper has said.
From Zuma to Zille, Chris Roper takes a look at the sad, stunted state of our threatened democracy.