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 »
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 »
