February 16
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 »
February 10
South Africa: DA Calls for De-Escalation of Rhetoric, As MK MP Calls for 'Plaas Moord'
The Democratic Alliance calls for all people in South Africa to de-escalate the rhetoric, and divisive language being used following the Executive Order of United States President… Read more »
South Africa: DA's Court Challenge Against Expropriation Act Begins
The DA has filed papers in the High Court to challenge the recently signed Expropriation Act, because the Act is unconstitutional, both substantively and procedurally. Read more »
South Africa: DA Extends Condolences On the Passing of First Namibian President Sam Nujoma
The Democratic Alliance extends its condolences on the passing of Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma. Read more »
February 09
South Africa: DA to Appeal Presidency Decision to Keep Simelane Report Under Wraps
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has appealed the Presidency's decision to refuse access to the Simelane report submitted to the President following allegations of her alleged… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DA Parliamentary Debate to Seek Accountability On SANDF DRC Tragedy
Tomorrow, Monday 10 February 2025, the National Assembly will hold the DA-sponsored debate on the South African National Defence Force's (SANDF) presence in the eastern Democratic… Read more »
February 06
South Africa: The DA Will Continue Its Relentless Focus On a Jobs and Growth Agenda
"Despite the DA's successes, there are significant areas where urgent action is required. We expect the President's speech tonight to address the following critical reforms..." Read more »
South Africa: DA Growth and Jobs Agenda Leads the Way in SONA - but Not Enough Urgency
"From national government to municipal level, our ministers and representatives have been at the forefront of the reforms necessary for economic growth, job creation, and service… Read more »
February 05
South Africa: The DA Is Delivering, but to Grow the Economy and Create Jobs, the Gnu Must Do More, Faster
The address below was delivered by the DA Leader, John Steenhuisen, during a media briefing in Cape Town this morning. Read more »
February 03
South Africa: DA Clarifies Misconceptions and Reaffirms Commitment to Fostering Strong South Africa-U.S. Relations
The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with deep concern President Donald Trump's threat to cut critical aid funding in response to the Expropriation Act. Read more »
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 »
