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Helen Zille

Don’t let the story get in the way of good facts
Article
/ 22 January 2015

Don’t let the story get in the way of good facts

Helen Zille and Mmusi Maimane enjoy an excellent working relationship, argues DA chief whip John Steenhuisen.

By Staff Reporter
Zille questions Surve on media ‘standards’
Article
/ 19 January 2015

Zille questions Surve on media ‘standards’

In an open letter to Iqbal Survé, DA leader Helen Zille questions Independent Newspapers’ credibility and integrity.

By Sapa
Moriarty ‘not running for any office’ in the DA
Article
/ 14 January 2015

Moriarty ‘not running for any office’ in the DA

The DA’s chief whip in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature denies reports that he is a possible contender for the position of leader of the party.

By Letters
‘Zille must go, DA needs new blood’
Article
/ 8 January 2015

‘Zille must go, DA needs new blood’

Helen Zille cannot be president forever after leading the Democratic Alliance for seven years, says a lobby group.

By Matuma Letsoala and Qaanitah Hunter
Why de Waal’s anti-Zille rhetoric is wrong
Analysis
/ 18 December 2014

Why de Waal’s anti-Zille rhetoric is wrong

The DA decries Mandy de Waal’s use of segregation data about SA’s cities in her analysis "Why Helen Zille’s racism rhetoric is wrong".

By Staff Reporter
Why Helen Zille’s racism rhetoric is wrong
Analysis
/ 11 December 2014

Why Helen Zille’s racism rhetoric is wrong

If the DA leader wants to end white-on-black racism and its association with her party, she’ll avoid propaganda and tackle structural racism.

By Mandy de Waal
DA considers coalitions for 2016 local government elections
Article
/ 22 November 2014

DA considers coalitions for 2016 local government elections

As it addressed tensions within the tripartite alliance and Parliament, the opposition party says it would contemplate entering into coalitions.

By Sapa
Has Jacob Zuma hurt the fight against Aids more than Thabo Mbeki?
Article
/ 23 September 2014

Has Jacob Zuma hurt the fight against Aids more than Thabo Mbeki?

Has President Jacob Zuma set back the fight against HIV and Aids more than his predecessor? Helen Zille believes so but the evidence shows otherwise.

By Staff Reporter
Khayelitsha Inquiry: Key solutions to inefficient policing
Article
/ 15 September 2014

Khayelitsha Inquiry: Key solutions to inefficient policing

Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, drafted a plan of action to implement the findings of the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry.

By Shireen Mukadam
Mpshe stands by decision to drop Zuma charges
Article
/ 9 September 2014

Mpshe stands by decision to drop Zuma charges

Mokotedi Mpshe says he is not threatened by the prospect of his decision to drop corruption charges against Jacob Zuma being taken on review.

By Staff Reporter
Spy tapes justify a review of Zuma charges – DA
Article
/ 8 September 2014

Spy tapes justify a review of Zuma charges – DA

The DA says the so-called spy tapes contain enough information to proceed with a review application – although it can’t reveal the contents.

By Staff Reporter
Zille in Twitter spat over views on HIV and Aids
Article
/ 7 September 2014

Zille in Twitter spat over views on HIV and Aids

DA leader Helen Zille has once again sparked controversy over her views on HIV and Aids.

By Sarah Evans
Spy tapes package handed to Zille
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Spy tapes package handed to Zille

Helen Zille says she holds the culmination of six court cases in five years in a bag, and President Jacob Zuma says he is happy with the process.

By Sapa
Spy tapes: Now you see them, now you don’t
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Spy tapes: Now you see them, now you don’t

DA leader Helen Zille had the infamous spy tapes in her hands for 15 minutes. But she left the high court in Pretoria without them nonetheless.

By Phillip De Wet
Zuma spy tapes finally handed over to DA
Article
/ 4 September 2014

Zuma spy tapes finally handed over to DA

A triumphant Democratic Alliance has the infamous Jacob Zuma spy tapes, but can’t share the contents with the general public.

By Phillip De Wet
Zille likens Lwandle inquiry to a ‘hit squad’
Article
/ 15 July 2014

Zille likens Lwandle inquiry to a ‘hit squad’

DA leader Helen Zille has questioned why committees were not set up to probe evictions of illegal shack dwellers in other provinces.

By Jenna Etheridge
Politics the ‘real story’ behind Lwandle evictions, says Zille
Article
/ 9 June 2014

Politics the ‘real story’ behind Lwandle evictions, says Zille

The DA leader says the evictions at Lwandle were the fault of the ANC’s Ses’Khona "storm troopers".

By Sapa
Sisulu appoints commission to investigate Lwandle evictions
Article
/ 5 June 2014

Sisulu appoints commission to investigate Lwandle evictions

Human Settlements Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has appointed four former MPs and two legal minds to investigate the eviction of land invaders in Nomzamo.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Game of Thrones: Winter is here
Analysis
/ 4 June 2014

Game of Thrones: Winter is here

With apologies to creator George RR Martin and anyone else to whom we couldn’t pay royalties, the M&G parodies Game of Thrones with SA politics.

By Adrian Ephraim
DA’s Maimane to stand for parliamentary leader
Article
/ 22 May 2014

DA’s Maimane to stand for parliamentary leader

Mmusi Maimane, the DA’s national spokesperson, says he will stand for the party’s parliamentary leader to replace the outgoing Lindiwe Mazibuko.

By Andisiwe Makinana
Zille’s back to the wall
Article
/ 22 May 2014

Zille’s back to the wall

The Democratic Alliance leader says her enemies are using her falling out with Lindiwe Mazibuko to force her out.

By Andisiwe Makinana and Verashni Pillay
Zille adds two women to Western Cape cabinet
Article
/ 21 May 2014

Zille adds two women to Western Cape cabinet

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille has added two women to her new cabinet, but white people and males still make up the majority.

By Lynley Donnelly
Western Cape keeps Zille on as premier
Article
/ 21 May 2014

Western Cape keeps Zille on as premier

Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille has been re-elected as the premier of the Western Cape with 27 votes against the ANC’s 14.

By Jenna Etheridge
No Helen Zille, you do not get to control your blacks
Article
/ 20 May 2014

No Helen Zille, you do not get to control your blacks

White mentors like Helen Zille need a wake-up call, writes Verashni Pillay. You do not "own" your black protégés just because you endorsed them.

By Verashni Pillay
We’re listening to you, Zille – in stereotype
Article
/ 20 May 2014

We’re listening to you, Zille – in stereotype

Perhaps Julius Malema was right about Helen Zille after all. And like Juju, she too perpetuates uncomfortable stereotypes.

By Staff Reporter
DA’s disagreements necessary – but it needs to self-assess
Article
/ 19 May 2014

DA’s disagreements necessary – but it needs to self-assess

The cracks between Helen Zille and Lindiwe Mazibuko began showing themselves a while ago. Is a difference in opinion between members good for the DA?

By Staff Reporter
DA federal chairperson declines Zille’s caucus leader offer
Article
/ 18 May 2014

DA federal chairperson declines Zille’s caucus leader offer

Saying that he has "another important job I do", James Selfe has turned down Helen Zille’s request that he stands as candidate for DA caucus leader.

By Sapa
Zille: I made no attacks on Mazibuko
Article
/ 18 May 2014

Zille: I made no attacks on Mazibuko

The DA leader says reports that she said she "made" Lindiwe Mazibuko were distorted and leaked from a party meeting with an agenda.

By Staff Reporter
Maimane vs Gana: Battle lines drawn in the DA
Article
/ 14 May 2014

Maimane vs Gana: Battle lines drawn in the DA

The race is on for Lindiwe Mazibuko’s Parliament position between the opposition’s golden boy, Mmusi Maimane, and its black caucus’s Makashule Gana.

By Verashni Pillay
DA insiders say Mazibuko resignation a ‘blessing in disguise’
Article
/ 13 May 2014

DA insiders say Mazibuko resignation a ‘blessing in disguise’

DA sources say the former parliamentary leader’s decision to leave her position has saved the opposition party from a damaging leadership battle.

By Andisiwe Makinana
After the party, it’s time for the ANC to ponder
Article
/ 12 May 2014

After the party, it’s time for the ANC to ponder

The ANC has won this election, even with a compromised leader. But waning support and stronger opposition are problems it will not want to face.

By Mmanaledi Mataboge
Lindiwe Mazibuko quits DA as parliamentary leader
Article
/ 10 May 2014

Lindiwe Mazibuko quits DA as parliamentary leader

Lindiwe Mazibuko has quit her job as the DA’s parliamentary leader, to study at Harvard University in the US.

By Sapa
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