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Democratic Alliance

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Article
/ 2 August 2010

‘If we build it, they will vote for it’

Will the much publicised "engagement" between the DA and the ID at the DA Federal Congress last week result in a coalition, merger, or partnership?

By Lionel Faull
DA calls for Nyanda to appear before Parliament
Article
/ 27 July 2010

DA calls for Nyanda to appear before Parliament

Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda needs to appear before Parliament’s communications portfolio committee, the DA said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 July 2010

DA elects deputy chairpersons

The race for federal deputy chairperson within the Democratic Alliance has been won by Anchen Dreyer, Dianne Kohler Barnard and Ivan Meyer.

By Lynley Donnelly
‘You can’t complain unless you vote’
Article
/ 25 July 2010

‘You can’t complain unless you vote’

Seham Areff — niece to the famous Shaik brothers — has stepped out of the family mould and joined the Democratic Alliance.

By Staff Reporter
De Lille sets deadline for merger talks
Article
/ 25 July 2010

De Lille sets deadline for merger talks

Patricia De Lille and her Independent Democrats have entered into a period of courtship with the DA in a bid to "realign" opposition politics.

By Lynley Donnelly and Sapa Afp
Zille: DA breaking through ‘race barrier’
Article
/ 24 July 2010

Zille: DA breaking through ‘race barrier’

Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille has slammed political analysts who argue the DA should remain a party that represents minorities.

By Lynley Donnelly
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Article
/ 21 July 2010

DA tries to shrug off elitist cloak

In a bid to shake off its white, elitist image, the new mix of DA youth leaders will include born-frees and township residents.

By Mandy Rossouw
‘Mugabe a rogue who will do anything to stay in power’
Article
/ 19 July 2010

‘Mugabe a rogue who will do anything to stay in power’

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe should not be allowed to continue to flout the basic legal principles of SADC, the DA said on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
Zille: ANC Youth League behind toilets saga
Article
/ 5 July 2010

Zille: ANC Youth League behind toilets saga

DA leader Helen Zille on Monday slammed the ANC Youth League for its role in the Makhaza toilets saga.

By Staff Reporter
De Lille not joining DA yet
Article
/ 2 July 2010

De Lille not joining DA yet

Independent Democrats leader Patricia de Lille will not be the star of the show at next month’s national congress of the Democratic Alliance.

By Mandy Rossouw
Prosecuting Zuma ‘unconstitutional’, says lawyer
Article
/ 10 June 2010

Prosecuting Zuma ‘unconstitutional’, says lawyer

President Jacob Zuma’s lawyer has urged the high court in Pretoria to dismiss a bid to have the president prosecuted as it would be unconstitutional.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 June 2010

DA complains about delays in hearing Zuma case

The DA says its application overturn the decision to drop a corruption case against President Jacob Zuma has been unnecessarily delayed.

By Michael Hamlyn
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Article
/ 1 June 2010

DA slams state of SA’s forensic labs

It’s taking eight years to process toxicology samples at the government’s forensic laboratory in Johannesburg, the DA said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
DA: Simelane forced to backtrack
Article
/ 13 May 2010

DA: Simelane forced to backtrack

NPA boss Menzi Simelane has been forced to climb down after he restructured the Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit, the DA said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
One year of Zuma: Parties say he’s out of his depth
Article
/ 10 May 2010

One year of Zuma: Parties say he’s out of his depth

As President Jacob Zuma marked his first year in office on Monday, opposition parties said he had failed to show leadership.

By Staff Reporter
Mashatile re-election bad news, says DA
Article
/ 10 May 2010

Mashatile re-election bad news, says DA

The DA on Sunday described the re-appointment of Paul Mashatile as Gauteng’s ANC chairperson as "bad new" for the province.

By Staff Reporter
DA urges Zuma to apologise over late declaration
Article
/ 27 April 2010

DA urges Zuma to apologise over late declaration

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on President Jacob Zuma to apologise for his transgression in failing to declare his interests on time.

By Michael Hamlyn
DA divided over leaders
Article
/ 23 April 2010

DA divided over leaders

Allegations that the DA is failing to transform itself internally have resurfaced in the wake of the party’s Gauteng provincial conference.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Fake email ‘bears marks of ANC dirty tricks’
Article
/ 20 April 2010

Fake email ‘bears marks of ANC dirty tricks’

An "email" allegedly recording racial slurs by a senior official of the Western Cape provincial government is a fake, say forensic investigators.

By Ben Maclennan
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Article
/ 9 April 2010

DA report shows govt’s ‘wasteful expenditure’

Government has squandered more than R1-billion of taxpayers’ money over the past eight months, the Democratic Alliance said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
Zille says ANC stands to make R1bn from Medupi
Article
/ 3 April 2010

Zille says ANC stands to make R1bn from Medupi

The ANC stands to earn R1-billion if the World Bank grants Eskom a loan to finance work on the Medupi power station.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 March 2010

Newsmaker: Helen Zille

The Democratic Alliance and the Independent Democrats have taken the first tentative steps towards a possible coalition at national level.

By Ryan Hoffman
‘What if Performance Ministry fails to perform?’
Article
/ 30 March 2010

‘What if Performance Ministry fails to perform?’

The DA asks: If the minister for performance evaluation cannot meet his deadlines, how can he expect to keep other ministers up to the mark?

By Michael Hamlyn
DA to oppose govt’s land-reform plan
Article
/ 23 March 2010

DA to oppose govt’s land-reform plan

The Democratic Alliance (DA) will oppose the adoption of a government land plan that proposes placing productive land under the control of the state.

By Staff Reporter
Opposition parties: ‘We’re engaged!’
Article
/ 20 March 2010

Opposition parties: ‘We’re engaged!’

The signs were good for taking the relationship between opposition parties to the next level, Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille said on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
DA: ID conference could bring about significant realignment
Article
/ 19 March 2010

DA: ID conference could bring about significant realignment

An ID conference to be held on the weekend could turn out to be a significant event in the realignment of SA politics, DA leader Helen Zille says.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 March 2010

DA: Transport Dept spent millions on conferences

The Transport Department spent over R75-million on four conferences in two years, the Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
DA wants Zuma investigated over financial interests
Article
/ 8 March 2010

DA wants Zuma investigated over financial interests

The DA has asked the Public Protector to investigate why President Jacob Zuma has not declared his assets and interests to Parliament.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 3 March 2010

DA proposes plan to ‘clean up’ SAPS

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday proposed a five-point plan to "clean up" the South African Police Service (SAPS).

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 February 2010

DA reiterates objection to Mpshe appointment

The DA’s objections to Mokotedi Mpshe’s appointment as acting judge stand, despite his resignation as deputy NDPP, the DA said on Thursday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 February 2010

DA suspends MP for swearing in Parliament

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has suspended MP Dianne Kohler Barnard for five days for swearing in the National Assembly, the party said on Wednesday.

By Schalk Mouton
Simelane’s ‘shoddy’ CV under scrutiny
Article
/ 9 February 2010

Simelane’s ‘shoddy’ CV under scrutiny

Menzi Simelane’s CV — President Jacob Zuma’s only point of reference in appointing him NPA head — was "shoddy", the DA said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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