Phumzile Van Damme
latest news & developmentsThe DA’s colour conundrum
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…
Bongani Baloyi’s resignation catches DA off guard
Solly Msimanga, the official opposition’s leader in Gauteng, says the provincial leadership is surprised by the former Midvaal mayor’s resignation
DA chief whip Mazzone’s complaint against EFF’s Paulsen to be further investigated
Parliament will conduct a formal hearing into what transpired in the National Assembly in March between EFF and DA MPs
Van Damme dumps Democratic Alliance
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
Yet another deadline for broadcast digital migration
After six bumpy years the communications ministry is determined the project will be completed by March 22
DA: Stalkers and sicknotes
Interacting with the opposition’s leaders is enough to drive one to paranoia, giggles, perhaps even to the Freedom Front
Stella set to retain her perks
Communication minister will keep Cabinet perks during her two months of special leave
Dlodlo found in breach of MPs’ ethics code after Dubai hotel stay
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
We want a stable SABC — ANC
The ANC has rejected insinuations that it was involved in attempts to sabotage the SABC board
SABC meltdown all too familiar
Are certain board members being pushed out to ensure government control?
Parly to probe Shivambu over alleged undisclosed VBS payments
A committee will look into allegations the EFF chief whip received payments from VBS which he failed to declare in Parliament
Hlaudi continues to haunt the SABC as DA comes for R1.7m in legal fees
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’
DA tests SABC impartiality claim
The DA plans to make a complaint against the SABC for broadcasting President Ramaphosa’s land expropriation announcement
DA leaders pick sides amid confusion over party’s decision to ditch BEE
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’
De Lille: I’m still waiting for reasons for suspension
Democratic Alliance (DA) national spokesperson Phumzile Van Dame released a media statement on Thursday officially suspending De Lille.