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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

South Africa: Call for Investigation Into or Tambo Fuel Collapse Must Be Heeded, for Tourist Confidence

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South Africa: OR Tambo Fuel Supply Collapse Must Be Investigated By Transport Minister

The Democratic Alliance (DA) sees today's collapse of aviation fuel supplies at OR Tambo International Airport as a serious and calamitous failure, risking tourism and investor… Read more »

South Africa: 1,000kgs of Drugs, 41,000 Cell Phones in South African Prisons As Contraband Reaches Crisis Levels

Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite by Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba MP Read more »

South Africa: Rot Behind the Ribbons - 16 Days of No Action, As National Council Against GBV Is Still Non-Functional

The Democratic Alliance (DA) marked the start of "16 Days of Activism" with a strong position that South Africa needs 365 Days of Action and needs systemic changes from national… Read more »

South Africa: More Than 1,400 Children Starved to Death in South Africa Since 2023

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South Africa: DA Rejects Attempts to Fire Minister Gwarube

The Democratic Alliance (DA) rejects any attempt by a faction of the ANC to influence the president to fire Minister Siviwe Gwarube, or any other DA minister, for doing their jobs.… Read more »

South Africa: Sassa CEO Suspension Requires a Rapid Probe, to Avoid Paying Millions in Leave Pay

Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite by Alexandra Abrahams MP Read more »

South Africa: Corruption-Accused Simelane Should Not Be in Cabinet and Nowhere Near R33-Billion Human Settlement Department

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South Africa: President Redeploys Corruption Accused Simelane

The President's decision to remove Thembi Simelane as Minister of Justice and redeploy her to Minister of Human Settlements is short-sighted and disrespectful to South Africa. Read more »

South Africa: DA Submits a PAIA Application for Simelane's Report to the President

On the 11th of September 2024, the President's Office confirmed receipt of a report from the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, on her alleged… Read more »

South Africa: DA Questions Former Western Cape Crime Intelligence Head Tiyo's Revoked Dismissal

The Democratic Alliance will write to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police to request the appearance of National Commissioner of the South African Police Service… Read more »

South Africa: DA Writes to President Ramaphosa Requesting Siu Investigation Into Sassa Fraud

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa requesting an urgent Presidential Proclamation for the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to investigate fraud… Read more »

South Africa: Department Snubs Parliament Meeting On GBV, and Must Be Summoned to Appear

The DA has written to the Chairperson of Parliament's Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, after the Department failed to appear before the Committee yesterday,… Read more »