September 13
South Africa: DA Condemns President Ramaphosa's Divisive Approach to the BELA Bill
The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to reconsider his intention to sign the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law this morning. Read more »
September 12
South Africa: DA Celebrates Sweeping Victories in By-Elections Across the Country
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is delighted to announce a resounding success in the by-elections held yesterday, contesting 17 wards across the country and emerging victorious in 16… Read more »
September 11
South Africa: DA Urges President Ramaphosa to Halt Bela Bill, Warns of Threat to Government of National Unity
The DA has learnt that President Ramaphosa intends to sign the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill into law on Friday, 13 September. Read more »
September 09
South Africa: Lesufi's NHI Promises Exposed By Viral Hospital Video
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's lies about the NHI have been exposed by Tom London's viral videos on poor treatment at the Helen Joseph Hospital. Read more »
September 05
South Africa: DA Challenges John Hlophe's Designation to the JSC
Today marks a pivotal moment as the Western Cape High Court begins to hear the Democratic Alliance's case challenging the designation of John Hlophe to the Judicial Service… Read more »
August 29
South Africa: DA Celebrates Sweeping By-Election Victories
These victories are more than just electoral successes; they are a powerful vote of confidence in the DA's policies, leadership, and our commitment to saving South Africa. - John… Read more »
August 28
South Africa: State Capture Architects Sworn in As MPs an Insult to South African Democracy
The swearing-in of individuals implicated in state capture as Members of Parliament for the MK Party today is a travesty and an insult to the people of South Africa, who have… Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes War On Construction Mafia
For a long time, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has been calling on national government to effectively combat the Construction Mafia, which has crippled the construction industry.… Read more »
August 26
South Africa: DA Demands Justice Minister's Accountability Amid VBS Scandal Allegations
The DA is deeply concerned by the disturbing revelations surrounding Justice Minister Thembi Simelane, as reported by News24 and Daily Maverick. It has come to light that Minister… Read more »
August 22
South Africa: Health Compact Boycott Highlights Vast Opposition to NHI
The DA notes the signing of the second Presidential Health Compact by Acting President Paul Mashatile and the Ministers of Health and Science and Innovation, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi… Read more »
South Africa: Census 2022 Failure Is a National Scandal, Demanding a Re-Run
" This is not merely an issue of bureaucracy; it is a failure of monumental proportions with implications for all citizens." - Willie Aucamp MP Read more »
August 13
South Africa: Quarterly Labour Force Survey Q2 - 2024 Shows Concerning Trends
The DA notes the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for Q2:2024, which runs from April to June, evidencing a further contracting job market and increasing unemployment rates… Read more »
August 11
South Africa: SAPS Reveals 974 Rape and Sexual Assault Cases Closed Every Month Without Resolution
In May 2024, the former Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, revealed in an explosive parliamentary reply to a question posed by the Democratic Alliance that over 5,4 million case… Read more »
August 08
South Africa: DA Will Keep a Close Eye On NSFAS Promises
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Desiree van der Walt MP Read more »
South Africa: DA Responds to Estina Vrede Case Being Struck Off the Roll
The Democratic Alliance (DA) expresses dismay following the recent decision to strike the Estina Vrede Dairy case off the roll in the Bloemfontein High Court. This decision marks a… Read more »
August 07
South Africa: NHI Roadshow Another Waste of Money
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Michele Clarke MP. Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Minister Malatsi's Commitment to Revamp Digitech Platform
The DA welcomes the recent announcement by Solly Malatsi, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, on the overhaul of the DigiTech platform. Minister Malatsi's decision… Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls for Urgent Action to Address Alarming Rise in Teenage Pregnancies in South Africa
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Alexandra Abrahams MP Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes City of Tshwane's New Anti-Corruption Online Procurement Portal
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbites in English and Sesotho by Karabo Khakhau MP Read more »
August 06
South Africa: DA Commends SAPS for Swift Action in Khayelitsha Shootout Last Night
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Ian Cameron MP Read more »
August 05
South Africa: DA Condemns Police Conduct At Animal Sanctuary
The DA is disturbed by recent reports of alleged grossly improper conduct by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) during an operation conducted at the Felidae Centre,… Read more »
August 06
South Africa: Where Will Govt Find the R1.3 Trillion Needed for NHI?
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Michele Clarke MP. Read more »
August 05
South Africa: DA Calls for a Debate of National Importance On Escalating Electricity Tariffs
The DA has today written to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, requesting that Parliament holds a debate of national importance on the rapidly rising cost of… Read more »
August 01
South Africa: Sassa Must Address Biometric Verification Failures Urgently
The DA notes reports that beneficiaries of South African Social Security Agency's (SASSA) R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants are struggling to verify their identities with… Read more »
July 12
South Africa: DA Demands Fresh Action Against Alleged VBS Corruption By Shivambu and Malema
Six years after the DA laid criminal charges against the EFF's Floyd Shivambu and Julius Malema over allegations of corruption and industrial scale looting of the now defunct VBS… Read more »