February 02
South Africa: DA Calls for Cut in Military Presence At SONA in Light of DRC Crisis
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Thoko Didiza, urging the immediate scaling-down of military parade arrangements for the upcoming State of the… Read more »
January 30
South Africa: Corrupt Defence Officials Implicated in SIU Covid-19 Probe Deserve Full Might of the Law
The Special Investigating Unit's (SIU) decision to cancel an irregular R200m contract by the Department of Defence to purchase unapproved COVID-19 medicine from Cuba is overdue.… Read more »
South Africa: DA Assists to Submit Solidariteit-Petition On NHI to Speaker
The Democratic Alliance (DA) as part of our whole-of-society approach, has today together with the Freedom Front Plus accepted a petition and draft Bill from the Trade Union,… Read more »
January 29
Congo-Kinshasa: Crisis in the DRC - President Ramaphosa Does Not Care
"We are calling for the immediate suspension of Armed Forces Day and Air Force Day celebrations in light of the tragedy our military is enduring." Read more »
January 28
South Africa: President Must Immediately Address Nation, After Troops Reportedly Captured in DRC
South Africans awoke this morning to disturbing footage of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers raising a makeshift white flag to the M23 Rebels. Read more »
January 27
South Africa: Ramaphosa Does Not Care to Discipline Delinquent Cabinet Members - South Africans Need a Parliamentary Committee Overseeing the Presidency Now
Last week, I wrote to the President seeking swift action against Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who is awaiting prosecution from the National Prosecuting… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DA Calls for Urgent Parliamentary Debate On the SANDF Calamity in the DRC
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for an urgent and immediate debate in Parliament to assess whether South African soldiers deployed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)… Read more »
January 23
South Africa: DA to Challenge Expropriation Bill After President's Approval
The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly reiterates its opposition to the Expropriation Bill, which President Cyril Ramaphosa has now signed into law. Read more »
January 22
South Africa: DA Calls for SAPS to Be Hauled Before Parliament, As SAPS Officers Rape Every 72 Hours
The DA is sickened by revelations from IPID (Independent Police Investigative Directorate) of South African Police Service Officers (SAPS) being accused of committing rape on… Read more »
South Africa: Minister George Delivers the DA Difference for Small Scale Fishing Communities
The Democratic Alliance is very pleased that Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, the DA's Dion George MP, has successfully overturned 36% of appeal cases, granting… Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Minister Macpherson's Appointment of Forensic Investigator Into Idt Tender
The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly supports Minister Dean Macpherson's decisive actions to uncover and address alleged corruption within the Independent Development Trust (IDT). Read more »
South Africa: Prosecutions, Not Easy Wins, Will Get South Africa Off the Grey List
The NPA's Asset Forfeiture Unit's seizure of R52 million in illegal coal mining proceeds through their cooperation with Namibia is encouraging and indicates some success in… Read more »
South Africa: Fighting Corruption Will Make Us Targets of Smear Campaigns, and Death Threats, but We Won't Be Deterred At All
The DA categorically rejects the allegations being made against Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, primarily by political consultant JJ Tabane, who… Read more »
January 21
South Africa: Health Minister Ignores Plight of Thousands of Unemployed Doctors and Pharmacists
The plight of thousands of unemployed doctors and pharmacists that have taken to the streets to voice their frustrations do not seem to give Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi,… Read more »
South Africa: DA Writes to President Ramaphosa for Ntshavheni's Axing
The DA has today written to President Cyril Ramaphosa for swift action against the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, who is awaiting a decision on prosecution by… Read more »
January 20
South Africa: DA Rejects New Unlawful R100 Billion Race-Based Bee Transformation Fund
The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns Minister Parks Tau's recent unilateral policy announcement regarding the creation of a R100 billion Transformation Fund to… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Ntshavheni Should Not Serve in Cabinet, While Under Criminal Investigation
Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, should be removed from Cabinet immediately, after the revelation that a Hawks investigation into her conduct as Municipal Manager… Read more »
January 17
South Africa: DA Condemns Reported Decision to Shut Down National Police Inspectorate
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has learned of the reported decision to disband the South African Police Service (SAPS) Inspectorate Division through the Chairperson of the Portfolio… Read more »
January 16
Mozambique: Ramaphosa's Attendance At Mozambique Inauguration Undermined Democratic Principles
The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns President Cyril Ramaphosa's attendance at the inauguration of Mozambique's contested President, Daniel Chapo, alongside Minister of… Read more »
South Africa: DA Sends President Ramaphosa Terms of Reference for Stilfontein Commission of Inquiry
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has delivered an official letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging him to establish a Commission of Inquiry into the ongoing disaster at the… Read more »
January 15
South Africa: Gauteng's Water 'Day Zero' Looms Large, As Bad Governance Nullifies Good Rainfall
The DA is very concerned that Gauteng's potential water 'Day Zero' is not being taken seriously by municipalities across the Province. Read more »
South Africa: Motsoaledi Prioritises NHI Ideology Over Addressing Doctor Unemployment
The Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, continues to push the National Health Insurance (NHI), despite doctor unemployment crippling South Africa's public health system.… Read more »
January 13
South Africa: DA Congratulates Matrics On Their Exam Results
The DA congratulates all the successful matriculants on passing their examinations. Their success is a testament to their hard work and the commitment of teachers, school leaders,… Read more »
January 07
South Africa: Government Needs to Step Up to Deal With the Buffelsfontein Zama Zamas
The saga of illegal miners reportedly trapped underground at the Buffelsfontein mine in North West has been in the media since November. Read more »
December 19, 2024
South Africa: Eskom's Financial Mismanagement Shows Contempt for South Africans
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply concerned by the release of Eskom's long-overdue financial statements for the 2023/24 financial year--a full nine months late. Despite… Read more »
