March 18
South Africa: DA Calls Ramaphosa to Take the High Ground On Cannabis Ban, As Motsoaledi's Regulations Will Kill 1 800 Businesses
The DA opposes the ban on cannabis-based foodstuffs, citing economic harm to South Africa's hemp industry. Read more »
March 17
South Africa: DA Opposes the Disastrous Musina-Makhado Economic Zone and Calls for Alternatives to Be Considered
The DA is calling for the calamitous Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) industrial mega-development plan to be replaced with alternatives that are more in line with the… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: DA Opposes CSA's Racial Quotas - Calls for More Opportunities in Diverse Communities
While the DA fully supports the imperative of transformation in South African sport, we strongly oppose the enforcement of rigid racial quotas that prioritise numbers over genuine… Read more »
March 10
South Africa: DA Demands Immediate Answers From Nhls On Anti-Venom Crisis
The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) failed to provide satisfactory answers to critical questions regarding the ongoing anti-venom crisis in a meeting of the Health… Read more »
South Africa: The Welcome Dismissal of Crime Intelligence Boss Must Be Start of Mchunu's Rebuilding of the Unit
The DA welcomes Police Minister's dismissal of Crime Intelligence boss. Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Decline in Rhino Poaching but Calls for Sustained Action
Rhino poaching in South Africa has shown a decline, though the numbers remain high and concerning. Read more »
March 09
South Africa: DA Urges Public to Comment On Overreaching Regulations On Tariff Determinations for the Health Sector
The Democratic Alliance (DA) urges the public to submit their comments and oppositions on the proposed block exemption regulations that will allow for stakeholders to collectively… Read more »
March 06
South Africa: DA Calls Creecy to Account for Driving License Card Tender Bungle
The DA urges Minister Barbara Creecy to disclose full details of irregularities in the driving license card machines tender and release the Auditor General's full report. Read more »
South Africa: DA Calls for Swift Prosecution of 6,000 More Pandemic Relief Fraudsters in State Employ
The DA calls for the swift investigation and prosecution of 6,000 more State employees, found by the Special Investigations Unit to have unlawfully received the special Temporary… Read more »
March 05
South Africa: DA to Question NHLS Over Deadly Anti-Venom Shortage
The DA will question the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) in the Portfolio Committee on Health tomorrow about the ongoing anti-venom crisis that has reportedly led to… Read more »
South Africa: DA Concludes Working Visit to the United States
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has concluded a week-long working visit to Washington, D.C., aimed at stabilising diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States… Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Anaemic 0.6% GDP Growth Justifies DA's Demand for Growth Budget
Today's GDP figures confirm what South Africans already feel in their daily lives: the economy is in crisis, growth is stagnant, and jobs remain scarce. A 0.6% growth rate is a… Read more »
South Africa: DA to Launch Parliamentary Probe Into IPID, After Shocking Rise in Police Misconduct
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) 2023/2024 Annual Performance Report is appalling and exposes a disturbing rise in police misconduct across South Africa.… Read more »
South Africa: MK's Frivolous 'Treason' Stunt Inflames Tensions When We Need Cool Heads
The political stunt by uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) in laying charges of treason against Afriforum, is something South Africa can ill-afford as we navigate a turbulent and… Read more »
March 02
South Africa: The DA Stands Firm On Zero VAT Increases Regardless of Reckless ANC Gamble
It is a shame that the ANC is willing to risk South Africa's economic stability in a desperate attempt to force a tone-deaf 0.75% VAT increase down the throats of South Africans. Read more »
February 28
South Africa: DA Files Ethics Complaint Against Minister Ntshavheni, After Blocking DA MPs From Oversight Duties
The DA has submitted a Parliamentary Ethics Complaint against Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni MP, after blocking myself and colleague, Chris Hattingh MP, from… Read more »
February 27
Congo-Kinshasa: SA Army Must Cancel Jamboree While Our Troops Remain Stranded in the DRC
Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite by Nicholas Gotsell MP Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Minister Motshekga, What About the Troops That Are Still Alive?
The DA has written to Minister Angie Motshekga to determine the whereabouts of all South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo… Read more »
February 19
South Africa: DA Defeats 2% VAT Increase As Budget Is Postponed
The postponement of the Minister of Finance's 2025/26 National Budget Speech today is a victory for the people of South Africa, as it prevents the implementation of a 2% VAT… Read more »
February 16
South Africa: Gauteng Water Entities and Municipalities Must Present Plan to Parliament to End Devastating Shut-Offs
The DA has requested Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Water to hold special sittings for Gauteng's Water entities and its Municipal leaders to appear and account to the national… Read more »
South Africa: Poor Financial Management Is Disrupting Learner Access to School Meals in the Nc and KZN
The National School Nutrition Programme provides meals to 9.7 million learners daily. It is the responsibility of the Provincial Departments of Education to implement this… Read more »
South Africa: Prison Breaks At Critical High Risks, With Half of SA Prisons Lacking Adequate Perimeter Fencing
Nearly half of South Africa's correctional facilities lack adequate perimeter fencing. Read more »
South Africa: DA's Budget Expectations - Growth, Debt Containment, and No New Taxes
"The DA strongly opposes any tax increases and does not support increases to personal income tax, corporate income tax and value added tax." Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Dirco Restricts Labour20 to ANC and Cosatu Talk Shop
In a meeting of parliament's Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) this morning, it was revealed that Labour20, South Africa's G20 presidency… Read more »
February 11
South Africa: Correctional Services Fails to Implement Measures to Prevent Bester-Style Escapes in Future
The Democratic Alliance will write to the Minister of Correctional Services, Dr. Pieter Groenewald, to demand a detailed explanation of the immediate measures his Department will… Read more »
