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James Selfe

DA to ask High Court to compel Zuma to answer on ‘spy tapes’ costs
Article
/ 6 November 2017

DA to ask High Court to compel Zuma to answer on ‘spy tapes’ costs

The DA’s James Selfe says President Zuma must be personally liable for the legal costs of the spy tapes saga.

By Paul Herman
Rumblings of dissent in ‘new’ DA
Article
/ 3 November 2017

Rumblings of dissent in ‘new’ DA

Denying a pushback, the party says it’s firmly unified in developing pro-poor policies

By Dineo Bendile
We ‘probably won’t’ appeal party funding ruling – DA
Article
/ 27 September 2017

We ‘probably won’t’ appeal party funding ruling – DA

Parliament has 18 months to amend the Promotion of Access to Information Act so that political parties can disclose their sources of private funding.

By Paul Herman
Zuma and DA go to hearing on ‘simple’ state capture case
Article
/ 11 September 2017

Zuma and DA go to hearing on ‘simple’ state capture case

Does Zuma’s still-pending application to review and overturn Madonsela’s state capture report absolve him of the responsibility to act on it?

By Phillip De Wet
DA goes to ConCourt to have Mugabe immunity set aside
Article
/ 25 August 2017

DA goes to ConCourt to have Mugabe immunity set aside

Mugabe was accused of beating South African model Gabriella Engels, 20, with an extension cord in Sandton on August 13

By Paul Herman
DA wants Schabir Shaik’s medical parole reviewed
Article
/ 31 July 2017

DA wants Schabir Shaik’s medical parole reviewed

Shaik was released on medical parole on March 3, 2009, after serving just more than two years of a 15 year sentence for corruption.

By Staff Reporter
DA suspends Helen Zille from party activities though she remains premier
Article
/ 7 June 2017

DA suspends Helen Zille from party activities though she remains premier

Zille’s suspension will, however, be temporary. The suspension will end once disciplinary hearing against her have concluded.

By Raeesa Pather
DA opposes secret ballot on a motion against its mayor
Article
/ 7 June 2017

DA opposes secret ballot on a motion against its mayor

"The ANC Caucus in the region believes that the DA-EFF led coalition in Mogale City was unable to govern to its maximum ability."

By Given Sigauqwe
Motion against Mogale City mayor successful after secret ballot vote
Article
/ 6 June 2017

Motion against Mogale City mayor successful after secret ballot vote

ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa said the reluctance by opposition parties within Mogale City to use a secret ballot was hypocritical

By Given Sigauqwe
Zille hits back: DA didn’t abide by policy when it suspended me
Article
/ 3 June 2017

Zille hits back: DA didn’t abide by policy when it suspended me

"Helen Zille has responded to the Democratic Alliance saying it has no right to suspend her."

By Raeesa Pather
DA looks forward to improving services in 2017
Article
/ 13 January 2017

DA looks forward to improving services in 2017

The Democratic Alliance has drawn up its blueprint on how to govern its new areas.

By Govan Whittles
DA to oppose Maguvhe’s SABC inquiry interdict against parly ad hoc committee
Article
/ 29 November 2016

DA to oppose Maguvhe’s SABC inquiry interdict against parly ad hoc committee

The Democratic Alliance will go to court to oppose the interdict against members of Parliament’s ad hoc committee looking into the SABC board

By Paul Herman
Decision to withdraw from ICC is in breach of Constitution — DA
Article
/ 24 October 2016

Decision to withdraw from ICC is in breach of Constitution — DA

The party says the decision should be declared unconstitutional and invalid.

By Paul Herman
DA files papers to have Motsoeneng removed from SABC for good
Article
/ 12 October 2016

DA files papers to have Motsoeneng removed from SABC for good

The party’s James Selfe described Motsoeneng as a ‘threat to South African democracy’ and ‘a modern-day Joseph Goebbels’.

By Paul Herman
DA: Zuma does ‘double-step’ to avoid blame for Marikana
Article
/ 29 June 2015

DA: Zuma does ‘double-step’ to avoid blame for Marikana

Jacob Zuma "again" craftily dodged accountability and oversight debate in the National Assembly, say leaders of the DA.

By Bongani Nkosi
SABC will only live broadcast DA congress on DSTV
Article
/ 8 May 2015

SABC will only live broadcast DA congress on DSTV

The SABC denies accusations from the DA that it won’t cover the party’s congress this weekend, but says it will only be shown on its DSTV channel.

By Staff Reporter
DA refuses to probe limp sex ring accusations
Article
/ 5 May 2015

DA refuses to probe limp sex ring accusations

The party insists the email alleging that Mmusi Maimane and other top officials use women as "playthings" is merely a "disinformation smear".

By Staff Reporter
DA to receive more spy tapes documents
Article
/ 5 October 2014

DA to receive more spy tapes documents

The DA will spend the next week analysing more documents relating to a 2009 decision to drop corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

By Staff Reporter
ANC snuffs out DA’s bid to rekindle Nkandla debate
Article
/ 29 July 2014

ANC snuffs out DA’s bid to rekindle Nkandla debate

The ruling party has quashed a motion to discuss the president’s private home, prompting the DA to invoke the prospect of judicial adjudication.

By Andisiwe Makinana
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
DA challenges police over planned march to Luthuli House
Article
/ 2 February 2014

DA challenges police over planned march to Luthuli House

Te DA is appealing a decision by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department to deny the party permision to march to the ANC’s headquarters.

By Sapa
No image available
Article
/ 27 May 2011

Win friends and influence others

The DA will not court trouble by entering coalitions with problematic parties merely to win control over two small municipalities in the Western Cape.

By Mandy Rossouw
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Article
/ 16 May 2011

SABC dismiss DA ‘bias’ allegation

The SABC has dismissed allegations by the DA of biased election coverage on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
DA to challenge ruling over Zuma documents
Article
/ 28 February 2011

DA to challenge ruling over Zuma documents

The DA will appeal a high court decision against its bid to compel the NPA to release documents on why it halted the prosecution of Jacob Zuma.

By Staff Reporter
DA: We have a responsibility to appeal Simelane ruling
Article
/ 1 December 2010

DA: We have a responsibility to appeal Simelane ruling

The DA has applied for leave to appeal a judgement dismissing its attempt to have the appointment of Menzi Simelane as prosecutions boss set aside.

By Staff Reporter
DA mulls Concourt action over Simelane
Article
/ 10 November 2010

DA mulls Concourt action over Simelane

The DA may challenge the appointment of the prosecutions boss in the Constitutional Court, after its application was rebuffed in a high court.

By Kiyoshi Takenaka and David Stanway
ANC: Pardons are president’s prerogative
Article
/ 8 February 2010

ANC: Pardons are president’s prerogative

The African National Congress (ANC) had not discussed presidential pardons with President Jacob Zuma, it said on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 January 2010

Presidency confirms Shaik pardon application

After many mixed messages, the presidency has confirmed receiving an application for a presidential pardon from convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 21 April 2009

DA: You can vote at any polling station anywhere

James Selfe, federal chairperson of the DA, pointed out to doubtful voters on Tuesday that they do not have to be in their home province to vote.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 March 2009

DA objects to Winnie nomination

The DA said on Tuesday it has asked the IEC and ANC to remove Winnie Madikizela-Mandela from the party’s election list because of her fraud conviction

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 March 2009

DA asks Motlanthe to probe Shaik parole

The Democratic Alliance has urged President Kgalema Motlanthe to order an investigation into the medical parole of fraudster Schabir Shaik.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 3 March 2009

Opposition slams release of Schabir Shaik

Opposition parties on Tuesday slammed the release of convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik on medical parole.

By Staff Reporter
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