July 08
South Africa: Energy Minister Jumping the Gun On New Nuclear Power Plan
The Democratic Alliance notes with concern statements by Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, that the procurement of 2500MW of new nuclear power was "at an… Read more »
July 03
South Africa: DA Appoints George Michalakis As Chief Whip in the National Assembly
The DA congratulates George Michalakis on his appointment as the party's new Chief Whip in the National Assembly, succeeding Siviwe Gwarube, who has served as Chief Whip of the… Read more »
South Africa: DA in Gauteng Open to Talks Despite ANC's Non-Adherence to Statement of Intent
Despite some progress in negotiations today, the DA and ANC have not yet reached agreement on the composition of a government for Gauteng on the basis of the National Statement of… Read more »
July 01
South Africa: The DA Enters National Cabinet
Note to Editors: The following speech was delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, during a live address to the Nation this morning. Read more »
June 30
South Africa: DA Announces National Executive Members As Part of the GNU
After almost a month of intensive negotiations, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is proud to announce that we have agreed to a deal to be part of the Government of National Unity (GNU)… Read more »
June 20
South Africa: DA KZN Encouraged By Latest By-Election Victory
The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal is encouraged by the latest by-election victory in Newcastle's Ward 5 where the local residents have demonstrated the confidence they have… Read more »
June 18
South Africa: SA Youth - the Future Is Ours to Build
For 30 years, South Africa has been looking to its youth to plot a course for the country that would help heal the wounds and divisions of the past and usher in a generation of… Read more »
June 05
South Africa: DA Calls for Reform After PP Report On GBV Protection Failures
The Public Protector released a report which substantiated the allegation that the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) did not put adequate measures… Read more »
June 04
South Africa: Bad Policies Have Shrunk South Africa's Economy
After having barely skirted a technical recession the previous quarter, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) have today confirmed that our economy has reentered decline during the… Read more »
May 31
South Africa: DA Growth Vindicates South African Democracy
Change has come to South Africa, not through violent protest or instability, but through the ballot box. Read more »
May 23
South Africa: DA Leader Steenhuisen Takes to the Ground in Home Province
DA Federal Leader, John Steenhuisen enjoyed a day of on-the-ground campaigning in Ntuzuma and Reservoir Hills, eThekwini as the party intensifies its final push for votes in… Read more »
May 22
South Africa: DA to Reveal New Index Tracking ANC's Economic Failure
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will introduce a new visual index on Thursday, 23 May , that tracks the ANC's failures over the past decade and a half. Read more »
May 21
South Africa: DA Will Assist Sassa Beneficiaries Robbed By the Post Office
The DA takes note of reports that South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) social grant beneficiaries are being robbed of part of their grant at the Gatesville Post Office.… Read more »
South Africa: Gwede's Slippery Story Explains Lack of Mining Investment
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has admitted it has not yet even signed a service level agreement with the companies chosen to provide a new mining cadastral system.… Read more »
May 20
South Africa: DA Files Public Service Commission Complaint Against NHI
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has lodged a complaint against the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme with the Public Service Commission for urgent investigation. This comes after… Read more »
South Africa: DA Leadership to Lead Rescue Youth Rally
Today, Monday, 20 May 2024, the Democratic Alliance (DA) Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube MP, DA Shadow Minister of Human Settlements, Luyolo Mphithi MP, and DA Shadow Minister of Women,… Read more »
May 16
South Africa: Bela Bill - ANC Places Cheap Electioneering Above Our Children's Education
The following remarks were delivered by the DA Shadow Minister of Basic Education, Baxolile 'Bax' Nodada MP, in a declaration before the vote on the BELA Bill in the National… Read more »
South Africa: A Strong DA Can Rescue Riverlea From Violent Crime
Democrats and residents of Riverlea, Read more »
May 15
South Africa: ANC Hellbent On Forcing Bela Bill Through Committee
The parliamentary committee for Basic Education was today meant to engage on amendments made by the NCOP on the BELA bill. Instead, the ANC Chairperson displayed behaviour akin to… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Signs the Death Certificate for South Africa's Failing Health System
The DA firmly believes in the constitutional provision of quality healthcare for all South Africans. Section 27 of the Constitution is clear about government's responsibility. Read more »
South Africa: DA to Address the Media Outside Union Buildings On Its Next Steps to Stop the Unconstitutional NHI Bill
Tomorrow, Wednesday, 15th of May 2024, Democratic Alliance (DA) Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube, DA Shadow Minister for Health, Michele Clarke and DA Shadow MEC for Health, Jack Bloom… Read more »
May 14
South Africa: ANC Jobs Bloodbath Continues
The jobs bloodbath that continues everywhere that the ANC governs, is a most compelling reason to vote the ANC out in two weeks' time. Read more »
May 13
South Africa: DA Rejects President Ramaphosa and Premier Lesufi's Blatant Abuse of a State Platforms for Party Campaigning
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is outraged by Premier Panyaza Lesufi and his party's inappropriate use of the Gauteng Provincial Government's (GPG) official social media platforms… Read more »
May 09
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF Should Be Barred From South Africa's Elections
In its desperate attempt to hang on to power by any means necessary, the ANC is co-opting the SADC region's electoral outcasts - ZANU-PF, to come and assist them contaminate South… Read more »
South Africa: DA Debate Speech - Children's Amendment Bill
Note to editors: The following debate speech was delivered in parliament today by Bridget Masango MP and is embargoed until delivery. Read more »