Latest articles on Wilmot James

DA candidates go all out in final push for votes

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 May 2015

DA contenders for the leadership and the federal chair posts are trying to win delegates' votes before the national congress this weekend.

Maimane, James face off in DA leadership debate

Article Ahmed areff - 5 May 2015

The debate between the party’s parliamentary and federal leaders laid bare key differences in their personal politics, and political personability.

TV face-off could resurrect public political debate tradition

Article Staff Reporter - 29 Apr 2015

DA leadership candidates Mmusi Maimane and Wilmot James have agreed to participate in a debate chaired by Rapport editor Waldimar Pelser on Insig.

No term limits for DA leader

Article Qaanitah Hunter - 29 Apr 2015

Big changes are not on the cards in the opposition party's constitutional amendment document.

M&G Newsroom: Can the DA come out black and blue?

Podcasts Staff Reporter - 25 Nov 2013

After the DA's first policy conference, we speak to the deputy federal chairperson Makashule Gana about its views on race and redress policies.

To BEE or not to BEE? The DA’s dilemma

Article bogdan TagDiv - 11 Sep 2013

The Democratic Alliance is taking flak for struggling to reconcile its non-racial philosophy with its newly trumpeted commitment to BEE.

.lazy-loader-background-element-7.lazyload{ background-image: url(https://bucket.mg.co.za/wp-media/2019/03/dab70327-das-federal-chairs-score-on-diversity-generational-mix-696x445.jpeg) }

DA’s federal chairs score on diversity, generational mix

Article bogdan TagDiv - 30 Nov 2012

The DA is gearing up for national elections in 2014 in which it plans to win at least 30% of the votes from the 17% it obtained in 2009.

No challenge to Zille as DA heads to congress

Article bogdan TagDiv - 17 Oct 2012

The Democratic Alliance has announced the candidates who will contest elections at the party's federal congress in November.

Freedom lies in a competitive South African economy

Analysis Wilmot James - 17 Aug 2012

The lesson of Egypt's Tahrir Square is clear: A system that benefits insiders only is unsustainable.

DA: Secrecy Bill will imprison our minds

Article Sapa - 12 May 2012

Speaking out against the planned Protection of State Information Bill the DA has said the Bill will rob South Africans of the freedom they had won.

Way out of the poverty trap

Article Wilmot James - 29 Jul 2011

Instead of nationalisation we must follow India and China's example.

Setting an example for learners

Article Staff Reporter - 5 May 2005

Schools should use role models, ensure teachers are qualified and promote critical thinking, says Wilmot James Speaking at the annual conference of South African...

vital information

The Mail & Guardian’s essential coverage of the ongoing coronavirus crisis is free to read for everyone.

If you would like to support us, please consider taking out a subscription.

Latest

National

Kaya FM whistleblowers say they are being victimised

thando maeko - 12 Aug 2020

Former and current employees claim the radio station’s management has begun a witch-hunt to weed out whistleblowers after reports of financial and sexual misconduct

National

Sekhukhune’s five-year battle for water back in court

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The residents of five villages are calling for the district municipal manager to be arrested

Coronavirus

Special Investigating Unit probes Covid-19 tenderpreneurs

Sarah Smit - 8 Aug 2020

The SIU is investigating 102 companies doing business with the provincial government in Gauteng alone

Press Releases

Special Reports

Brand South Africa’s statement in response to allegations of corruption

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

The Board of Trustees and the Management of Brand South Africa have undertaken to investigate any allegations presented against it

Special Reports

Grants for the production of Covid-19-relevant medical and pharmaceutical products: call for proposals

special reports - 11 Aug 2020

Winning innovative projects may be supported with a grant expected to range from €50 000 to to €200 000 depending on whether your initiative is for- or non-profit

Special Reports

WiMSA shines a light on the future of women in mining

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Men in mining must begin to take it upon themselves to support the development of women in the industry

Special Reports

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure reveals second gender-based violence advocacy artwork

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

The men and boys of South Africa are important role players in this mission to ensure that women are respected, protected and treated equally

Special Reports

Empowering the voice of women in leadership to enable full participation in their roles in leadership and decision making

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Sibanye-Stillwater has 13% female representation in its workforce and is actively working to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Special Reports

Surviving the tobacco ban

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

Nicotine is given as the ‘likely’ reason for lower Covid-19 infection rates but authorities still stress the health risk of smoking

Special Reports

Smokers hold thumbs for cigarette ban to be lifted

special reports - 7 Aug 2020

SATTA is worried about the impact of the ban on its own members activities and how the ban is helping black marketeers to make millions of rands illegally

Special Reports

Covid-19: Outlook on the economy, politics and labour

special reports - 5 Aug 2020

Old Mutual had experts unpack the effects of the pandemic and provide practical tips on how to deal with the financial impact of job losses and salary cuts