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Ivan Meyer, the DA’s former federal chairperson Photo: Supplied
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE

DA leader storms out of congress after losing federal chair position

The newly-elected leadership of the DA signals a generational change within the party

  • Lunga Mzangwe
1 min read
Outgoing federal council chair Helen Zille. Photo:(@Our_DA/X)
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE

Resist pull of race-based politics, warns Helen Zille

Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes

  • Mandisa Makgakga
2 min read
In poll position: Geordin Hill-Lewis annoucing his candidacy to be the next Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance. Photo: DA
DA LEADERSHIP

Anxiety in DA over loss of cabinet perks

A source said the ministers viewed deployment in government as their new life and they are too comfortable with the benefits

  • Mandisa Makgakga
  • Lunga Mzangwe
8 min read
DA supporters march to Luthuli House to protest against the energy crisis South Africa is currently facing. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
ANC

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

  • Zimkhitha Manyana
3 min read