South Africa: DA to Hold Minister Mckenzie Accountable for Failed Priorities

The Democratic Alliance (DA) will hold Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie accountable for his continued failure to protect high-impact economic and sporting… Read more »

South Africa: DA Condemns Deadly Abuse of Blue Light Convoys and Demands Urgent Accountability

The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns the tragic killing of Air Force Sergeant Michael Swanton and extends our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Read more »

South Africa: Minister Mckenzie Misled the People, DA Demands Transparency On Eastern Cape Name Changes

Minister Gayton McKenzie misled the people of the Eastern Cape when, a year and a half ago, he told the media that he was not approving the name changes for Graaff-Reinet and that… Read more »

South Africa: DA Slams R2.8bn SANDF Vehicle Tender As Reckless and Unfair

Minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga's written reply on a DA question on the SANDF's new personnel carrier tender confirms that a multi-billion-rand defence procurement is being… Read more »

South Africa: DA Demands Parliamentary Briefing On SAPS Body-Worn Camera Rollout Amid Deadly Police Operations in KZN

The Democratic Alliance (DA) will formally call on the Ministry of Police to urgently brief Parliament on the stalled rollout of police body-worn cameras, amid a growing number of… Read more »

South Africa: DA Demands Disciplinary Action and Public Apology Following Reckless Nuclear Threat By Senior Dirco Official

The Democratic Alliance demands that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) urgently institute disciplinary action against its Head of Public Diplomacy,… Read more »

South Africa: DA Secures Court Victory to End Ethekwini Sewage Crisis

The Democratic Alliance welcomes and celebrates the judgement handed down by the Pietermaritzburg High Court against the eThekwini Municipality for the ongoing sewage crisis. Read more »

South Africa: DA Hails Surge in Immigration Enforcement

The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the tough stance on illegal immigration under Minister Leon Schreiber, with more illegal immigration operations in nine months than in the… Read more »

Africa: DA Calls for Accountability As Dangerous Weapons Remain On South Africa's Streets

The Democratic Alliance reiterates our call for urgent accountability as the continued loss and theft of state-owned firearms fuels violent crime across the country. Read more »

South Africa: SAPS Failure Leaves Western Cape Unable to Prosecute Rapists As 16 Days of Activism Ends

As the country marks the final hours of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, it is utterly disgraceful that the Western Cape, and possibly the rest… Read more »

South Africa: DA Exposes Rand Water's R64.7 Million Advertising Spree - 76% of All Water Board Ad Spending

Rand Water spent R64.7m on ads--76% of all water board spending. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: SANDF in Full-Force Decline - DA Warns Against DR Congo Deployment Under Current Conditions

Only 27% of SANDF soldiers are deployable, with major failures in health assessments and readiness. Read more »

South Africa: DA in Parliament Delivers Decisive Results for South Africans

The past year has shown what a focused, hard-working parliamentary caucus can achieve when it stands firmly for the people of South Africa. As the Democratic Alliance, we used our… Read more »

South Africa: DA Slams Minister Kubayi's Victim-Blaming Remarks and Demands Urgent Action On Whistleblower Protections

In her address this weekend, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi chose to explain away the assassination of Marius "Vlam" van der Merwe by suggesting he declined protection and implying that… Read more »

South Africa: DA Will Protect Language Rights in Schools

The DA has always and will always defend the rights of schools to determine their own language policy as enshrined in law. Read more »

South Africa: DA Lays Criminal Complaint Against Tshwane Deputy Mayor, Legally Assisted

This morning, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane lodged a criminal complaint against Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise with the South African Police Service (SAPS). The statement… Read more »

South Africa: Mckenzie Fails to Account for Defunding of Sports Federations

Treasury rejected McKenzie's bid to divert R62 million to VAR, confirming there was no basis for defunding federations. Read more »

South Africa: DA Demands Urgent Protection for Magistrates As Threats Spiral - and Calls Out Minister Kubayi's No-Show

Magistrates face escalating threats and unsafe conditions that are undermining the justice system. Read more »

South Africa: Thousands of Police Firearms Stolen - DA to Fight Firearms Control Bill

Over 3 400 SAPS firearms were lost or stolen, with most now in criminal hands. Read more »

South Africa: DA Public Protector Pressure Sees Suspension of National Housing CEO in Corruption Probe

Last year, I laid a Public Protector complaint against now suspended National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) CEO, Azola Mayekiso, following numerous complaints including: Read more »

South Africa: DA Leader Steenhuisen Confirms Changes to Members of the National Executive to Strengthen Reform Agenda

The Democratic Alliance takes note of the speculation surrounding the departure of Dr Dion George as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Read more »

South Africa: DA Calls On NPA to Take Strong Prosecutorial Action Against Prasa Executives Who Handed Out R2.8bn in Dodgy Contracts

The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to take strong prosecutorial action against six former PRASA executives implicated in R2.8 billion… Read more »

South Africa: DA Pushes for Answers As Third Inmate Escapes in Three Weeks

The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with deep concern the escape of convicted rapist, Jakob September, from Helderstroom Maximum Correctional Centre in Caledon on Saturday.… Read more »

South Africa: Wave of Political Defections Begins From the ANC to the DA in the Western Cape

Senior ANC Western Cape officials and Councillors, have walked over from the ANC to the DA today, starting a process that will gather momentum in the months ahead. Read more »

South Africa: DA Takes Gauteng Cancer Testing Delays to SAHRC, As Human Rights Abuses

The Democratic Alliance has lodged a complaint against the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) because their… Read more »