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Democratic Alliance

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
DA calls Gordhan’s speech out on lack of solutions
Article
/ 28 February 2013

DA calls Gordhan’s speech out on lack of solutions

The Democratic Alliance have welcomed Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s conservative 2013/14 budget but criticised it for lacking detail.

By Andisiwe Makinana
ANC happy with Gordhan’s budget
Article
/ 27 February 2013

ANC happy with Gordhan’s budget

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan’s budget speech itted well with the development programmes of the ruling party, says the ANC.

By Sapa
DA suggests disbanding certain government departments
Article
/ 25 February 2013

DA suggests disbanding certain government departments

The DA has proposed, in an alternative national budget, disbanding several government departments and doing away with district municipalities.

By Sapa
Ramphele’s political U-turn
Article
/ 22 February 2013

Ramphele’s political U-turn

Mamphela Ramphele’s Agang political platform was formed after the Democratic Alliance would not bow to a demand for its dissolution.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Ramphele: Agang funding comes from SA not US
Article
/ 19 February 2013

Ramphele: Agang funding comes from SA not US

Money to support the newly-launched political platform Agang SA comes from South Africans, says its leader Mamphela Ramphele.

By Sapa
Opposition parties seek to dip into Ramphele’s expected political plans
Article
/ 18 February 2013

Opposition parties seek to dip into Ramphele’s expected political plans

Ahead of Mamphela Ramphele’s big announcement, opposition parties have not ruled out the possibility of jointly contesting next year’s elections.

By Nickolaus Bauer
DA: Investigate reports of Xingwana’s R2.1m decorating bill
Article
/ 17 February 2013

DA: Investigate reports of Xingwana’s R2.1m decorating bill

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.

By Sapa
DA refuses to retract Limpopo textbook claims
Article
/ 15 February 2013

DA refuses to retract Limpopo textbook claims

The Democratic Alliance has refused to retract claims that some Limpopo schools are still missing textbooks.

By Sapa
Parties may join forces to fight ANC in 2014 poll
Article
/ 15 February 2013

Parties may join forces to fight ANC in 2014 poll

South Africa’s opposition parties are investigating the possibility of contesting the 2014 general elections under one political umbrella.

By Nickolaus Bauer
Sona 2013: More of the same?
Videos
/ 15 February 2013

Sona 2013: More of the same?

We speak to MPs for reaction on the president’s speech. While at times they were scathing of his address, some were more supportive.

By Staff Reporter
DA and FF+ voice skepticism about Sona
Article
/ 13 February 2013

DA and FF+ voice skepticism about Sona

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.

By Sapa
Ramphele’s Gold Fields resignation a possible move closer to politics
Article
/ 13 February 2013

Ramphele’s Gold Fields resignation a possible move closer to politics

Anti-apartheid activist Dr Mamphela Ramphele has resigned as chair of Gold Fields, intensifying speculation she is about to launch a political party.

By Sherilee Lakmidas
ANC, DA not fazed by Ramphele as possible opposition
Article
/ 10 February 2013

ANC, DA not fazed by Ramphele as possible opposition

"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.

By Nickolaus Bauer
DA challenges dept to deliver ‘overstocked’ textbooks
Article
/ 9 February 2013

DA challenges dept to deliver ‘overstocked’ textbooks

The DA has challenged the education department to stick to its promise and deliver textbooks to Limpopo schools that faced shortages within 24-hours.

By Sapa
Fracking issue ‘simply’ a case of attracting voters
Article
/ 8 February 2013

Fracking issue ‘simply’ a case of attracting voters

The Democratic Alliance’s Geordin Hill-Lewis seems to think that fracking is not a "simple matter".

By Letters
ANC: R265-million from the state won’t cut it
Article
/ 8 February 2013

ANC: R265-million from the state won’t cut it

The cash-strapped African National Congress says the government must contribute more if it wants to reduce private donors.

By Tabelo Timse &
Battle over DA’s Cape policing law
Article
/ 8 February 2013

Battle over DA’s Cape policing law

The ANC has criticised the proposed Western Cape Bill, saying it’s unconstitutional and an attempt to secede from the country.

By Andisiwe Makinana
DA: Zuma’s lawyers know spy tapes will be damaging
Article
/ 6 February 2013

DA: Zuma’s lawyers know spy tapes will be damaging

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.

By Sapa
FF Plus: DA renamed Verwoerd Primary to gain black voters
Article
/ 2 February 2013

FF Plus: DA renamed Verwoerd Primary to gain black voters

The Democratic Alliance has condemned the Freedom Front Plus over its criticism regarding the name change of Dr Verwoed Primary School in Meyerton.

By Sapa
DA urges Zuma to suspend Maharaj after kickback allegations
Article
/ 1 February 2013

DA urges Zuma to suspend Maharaj after kickback allegations

President Zuma should suspend his spokesperson Mac Maharaj, says the DA after allegations that he had benefited from a driver’s licence contract.

By Sapa
Calland: Ramphele is an unlikely party animal
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Calland: Ramphele is an unlikely party animal

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.

By Richard Calland
Disclosure of party funding is the way to go, say experts
Article
/ 31 January 2013

Disclosure of party funding is the way to go, say experts

Some say the regulation and forced disclosure of private funding for political parties will help build confidence in South Africa’s leadership.

By Thalia Holmes
New Age execs deny pressuring the DA to ‘back off’
Article
/ 30 January 2013

New Age execs deny pressuring the DA to ‘back off’

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.

By Staff Reporter
Zille: I did not inhale Gupta money
Article
/ 30 January 2013

Zille: I did not inhale Gupta money

From Zuma to Zille, Chris Roper takes a look at the sad, stunted state of our threatened democracy.

By Chris Roper
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