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John Steenhuisen

Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’
Politics
/ 10 October 2023

Mmusi Maimane looks set to join ‘moonshot coalition’

The party leader is one of the participants on a five-day German tour to learn how coalitions are managed in that country

By Paddy Harper
ACDP preparing to join multiparty opposition coalition
Politics
/ 6 October 2023

ACDP preparing to join multiparty opposition coalition

Tensions over Tshwane between ActionSA and the Democratic Alliance are not expected affect the multi-party pact

By Paddy Harper
Action SA Western Cape supporters sceptical of coalition with DA, says provincial chair
Politics
/ 12 September 2023

Action SA Western Cape supporters sceptical of coalition with DA, says provincial chair

Michelle Wasserman said her party was not aiming to take away votes from the DA in next year’s provincial elections, but rather from the ANC

By Lizeka Tandwa
IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi awarded a category one state funeral
Politics
/ 12 September 2023

IFP founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi awarded a category one state funeral

Flags will fly at half mast on government buildings until after the Zulu prime minister is buried

By Paddy Harper
The ANC’s internal cracks and the moonshot: What’s new?
Thought Leader
/ 8 September 2023

The ANC’s internal cracks and the moonshot: What’s new?

South Africa’s news headlines suggest the opposition and the ANC are still struggling to get its act together

By Ian Siebörger
Ramaphosa: SA not ‘holier than thou’ on Brics partners’ rights records
Politics
/ 5 September 2023

Ramaphosa: SA not ‘holier than thou’ on Brics partners’ rights records

The president tells the National Assembly he does not believe in sidelining nations, but rather to engage with other countries on human rights

By Emsie Ferreira
uMngeni’s Pappas to be named DA premier candidate for KZN
Politics
/ 4 September 2023

uMngeni’s Pappas to be named DA premier candidate for KZN

The 32-year-old is known for his work ethic and people skills

By Paddy Harper
No Sandton showdown at Brics+6
Opinion
/ 24 August 2023

No Sandton showdown at Brics+6

A drama-free summit reminds the opposition that Cyril is still running the show

By Paddy Harper
Big wins for DA as moonshot gets ready to fly
Politics
/ 18 August 2023

Big wins for DA as moonshot gets ready to fly

Parties agree on common policy and power-sharing principles ahead of next year’s poll

By Paddy Harper and Lizeka Tandwa
Multi-Party Charter ready for takeoff, but Codesa III it is not
Opinion
/ 17 August 2023

Multi-Party Charter ready for takeoff, but Codesa III it is not

There have been no walkouts or temper tantrums as opposition parties bury the hatchet

By Paddy Harper
Opposition parties agree on moonshot coalition vision, principles and priorities
Politics
/ 17 August 2023

Opposition parties agree on moonshot coalition vision, principles and priorities

Parties have also agreed to invite more opposition groups to join the pre-election coalition pact

By Paddy Harper
Steenhuisen: Moonshot pact is not anti-ANC
Politics
/ 16 August 2023

Steenhuisen: Moonshot pact is not anti-ANC

The DA leader has said the pact was about dislodging the ruling party and stopping a coalition between the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters

By Umamah Bakharia
‘The DA will be a tactical ally’ – ANCYL secretary general
Politics
/ 14 August 2023

‘The DA will be a tactical ally’ – ANCYL secretary general

Mntuwoxolo Ngudle also said ANC hard hitters, including former president Jacob Zuma, must be part of its 2024 elections campaign in KZN

By Lizeka Tandwa
Pressure mounts for DA to publicly denounce a grand coalition
Politics
/ 14 August 2023

Pressure mounts for DA to publicly denounce a grand coalition

A meeting of coalition parties this past week put the DA in the hot seat when its coalition partners made heavy demands

By Lizeka Tandwa
DA FedCo meeting dominated by talk of Malema
Politics
/ 7 August 2023

DA FedCo meeting dominated by talk of Malema

John Steenhuisen told party leaders that the 2024 elections would be a fight between the DA and EFF

By Lizeka Tandwa
A song and dance about nothing
Thought Leader
/ 4 August 2023

A song and dance about nothing

Julius Malema is no Barry White, but the United Nations won’t stop him singing

By Paddy Harper
No Vlad, too bad, so sad: Putin pulls out of Brics summit
Thought Leader
/ 20 July 2023

No Vlad, too bad, so sad: Putin pulls out of Brics summit

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will still have the chance to arrest Putin – virtually

By Paddy Harper
Steenhuisen not guaranteed first bite at president position in moonshot pact, Trollip says
Politics
/ 11 July 2023

Steenhuisen not guaranteed first bite at president position in moonshot pact, Trollip says

The Democratic Alliance’s coalition agreement needs to reach its targeted 51% if it is to have any success in the 2024 elections

By Lizeka Tandwa
Editorial: Return humanity to us
Editorial
/ 7 July 2023

Editorial: Return humanity to us

When people are robbed of their dignity, it should not be a surprise that agents of the state feel it is acceptable to beat the consciousness out of a man on the side of the road

By Editorial
Date set for DA ‘moonshot pact’ convention
Politics
/ 3 July 2023

Date set for DA ‘moonshot pact’ convention

Seven opposition parties will agree on the rules of engagement to unseat the ANC

By Paddy Harper
Is it moonshot or money shot in South Africa’s coalition land
Thought Leader
/ 9 June 2023

Is it moonshot or money shot in South Africa’s coalition land

Will Manchester City, like Mzwanele Manyi, pull off a treble this weekend?

By Paddy Harper
R500m election kitty: moonshot, money shot or long shot?
Politics
/ 9 June 2023

R500m election kitty: moonshot, money shot or long shot?

Funders are concerned about the fragmented opposition but party leaders are adamant that they and not donors are driving the process

By Paddy Harper
Democratic Alliance wants court to force Ramaphosa to arrest Putin
Politics
/ 30 May 2023

Democratic Alliance wants court to force Ramaphosa to arrest Putin

DA leader John Steenhuisen has argued in a court application that the government has failed to give a clear decision on its position on the Russian president’s expected visit

By Lizeka Tandwa
Democratic Alliance’s John Steenhuisen shoots the moon
Opinion
/ 5 May 2023

Democratic Alliance’s John Steenhuisen shoots the moon

But the opposition coalition led by the DA can’t stop fighting about who is boss for long enough to agree on a Jozi mayoral candidate

By Paddy Harper
Prominent Twitter users ticked off over $8 fee lose verification
Business
/ 22 April 2023

Prominent Twitter users ticked off over $8 fee lose verification

Well-known South Africans, including Trevor Noah, Siya Kolisi and John Steenhuisen, have lost their check mark as Elon Musk pushes for Twitter Blue

By Anathi Madubela
The method behind the madness of the DA’s Moonshot Pact
Opinion
/ 17 April 2023

The method behind the madness of the DA’s Moonshot Pact

While the pact is a clear outlining of political strategy by the opposition party, whether it is successful can only be determined as we get closer to 2024

By Matt Glasspool
ANC coalition debate expected to be the next proxy in factional battle
Politics
/ 15 April 2023

ANC coalition debate expected to be the next proxy in factional battle

National executive committee members are at odds over a coalition with the EFF, with some vowing to lobby party leaders against the arrangement

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Steenhuisen goes for the jugular in acceptance speech as DA leader
Politics
/ 2 April 2023

Steenhuisen goes for the jugular in acceptance speech as DA leader

Re-elected leader calls for ‘moonshot pact’ with other political parties to oust the ANC and keep the EFF out by securing a 51% coalition in next year’s election

By Lizeka Tandwa
DA warns delegates to disregard message criticising Steenhuisen
Politics
/ 2 April 2023

DA warns delegates to disregard message criticising Steenhuisen

The anonymous message called the incumbent opposition leader a liar who was unable to increase voter share to beat the ANC in next year’s national election

By Lizeka Tandwa
A weak DA can only dream of a better future for SA
Opinion
/ 1 April 2023

A weak DA can only dream of a better future for SA

The Democratic Alliance needs a winning mentality to recognise that more than a strong party is needed to build a better future for South Africa

By Zimkhitha Manyana
Steenhuisen is likely to get a second term as DA leader at congress
Politics
/ 31 March 2023

Steenhuisen is likely to get a second term as DA leader at congress

Nearly 2 000 delegates will vote in a new leadership to take the party into the 2024 elections

By Paddy Harper
Hard choices over coalitions loom as DA chooses new leadership
Politics
/ 31 March 2023

Hard choices over coalitions loom as DA chooses new leadership

Will the official opposition consider doing business with the ANC after the 2024 elections?

By Lizeka Tandwa, Paddy Harper and Emsie Ferreira
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