Can the party construct a narrative that acknowledges its past while speaking to the aspirations of a diverse and changing society? Its ability to do so may depend on its willingness to engage with the discomfort of its own history and the expectations of its evolving constituency
Solly Msimanga, the official opposition’s leader in Gauteng, says the provincial leadership is surprised by the former Midvaal mayor’s resignation
Parliament will conduct a formal hearing into what transpired in the National Assembly in March between EFF and DA MPs
In a short media statement, the Democratic Alliance says it has received and accepted Phumzile van Damme’s resignation from the party and as a member of parliament
After six bumpy years the communications ministry is determined the project will be completed by March 22
Interacting with the opposition’s leaders is enough to drive one to paranoia, giggles, perhaps even to the Freedom Front
Communication minister will keep Cabinet perks during her two months of special leave
The Gupta leaks revealed that Dlodlo’s stay in Dubai was arranged by the Gupta-owned Sahara Computers, and was paid for by Fana Hlongwane
The ANC has rejected insinuations that it was involved in attempts to sabotage the SABC board
Are certain board members being pushed out to ensure government control?
A committee will look into allegations the EFF chief whip received payments from VBS which he failed to declare in Parliament
The party says that the public broadcaster’s inability to pay its bills and legal fees shows that it’s ‘on the verge of insolvency’
The DA plans to make a complaint against the SABC for broadcasting President Ramaphosa’s land expropriation announcement
On Saturday it was revealed that the DA’s federal council had decided to ditch black economic empowerment, claiming the policy was ‘just not working’
Democratic Alliance (DA) national spokesperson Phumzile Van Dame released a media statement on Thursday officially suspending De Lille.
Opposition parties have become “divided down the middle" after the motion of no confidence vote
Jackson Mthembu was put on the spot when asked if he had taken steps to discipline any members in his caucus implicated in the so-called #GuptaLeaks
It is alleged that Raphela was brought in by James Aguma into the CFO position, flouting the SABC’s human resources procedures
The SABC maintains that it had not yet implemented the policy to ban the airing of protest footage.
The walk-out was allegedly over documents not being made in braille for the SABC’s last remaining board member Professor Mbulaheni Maguvhe
This comes as around 200 DA supporters protested outside Parliament in support of eight journalists who were given marching orders by the SABC.
The Democratic Alliance accused the public broadcaster of censorship for delays in airing the party’s election campaign advertisements.
Pallo Jordan. Phumzile van Damme. It’s tempting to think newspapers are out to make black South Africans look bad, writes Verashni Pillay.
Reacting to a report that cast doubt on Phumzile van Damme’s eligibility to be an MP, the ANC chief whip has accused the DA of cutting corners.
The DA has appointed Phumzile van Damme and Marius Redelinghuys as national spokespersons to replace Mmusi Maimane.
The 2007 DA young leader programme to grow its own timber has shown fruit, with 33 of its graduates making it on to the party’s election lists.