South Africa: DA Demands Answers On Failing Security At Prisons, With Contraband, Weapons and Cell-Phones Being Used

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South Africa: Crime Stats - Progress Made, but Our Streets Remain Lawless

Today's release of our country crime statistics for the months of July to September by, the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, shows a step forward in our fight against crime. It… Read more »

South Africa: DA Mourns the Passing of Breyten Breytenbach

The Democratic Alliance notes with deep sadness the passing of award winning Afrikaans writer, poet, artist and anti-apartheid activist, Breyten Breytenbach. Read more »

South Africa: The DA's Plan to Combat Criminal Extortionists Plaguing Our Country to Be Sent to Police Minister

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South Africa: As Inflationary Crisis Passes, DA Calls for Tax Relief for Poor South Africans

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South Africa: Constitutional Court Shutdown Over Water Cuts Is an Embarrassing Low-Point for Collapsing Joburg Metro

It is a national embarrassment that the inability of the City of Johannesburg to supply water to its residents, business and public sector offices, has now led to the shutdown of… Read more »

South Africa: Urgent Intervention Needed to Address Illicit Gun Violence and Resource Shortages in the Western Cape

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South Africa: Cybersecurity Fraud and Threats Continue At Sassa

The Democratic Alliance is deeply concerned by recent reports of an international hacker group by the name of N4aughtysecGroup, which has threatened to release SASSA data obtained… Read more »

South Africa: Anti-Corruption Bill Introduced in Parliament

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has introduced the Constitution Twenty-First Amendment Bill - also known as the "Anti-Corruption Bill" - to Parliament. Read more »

South Africa: DA Petition Against Eskom Tariff Hikes Surpasses 100 000 Signatures - South Africans Stand Against Energy Poverty

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South Africa: DA Leader Steenhuisen Requested to Address EC Tourist Safety Crisis With GNU Ministers

The economy of Nelson Mandela Bay and the entire Eastern Cape is facing a massive crisis due to the safety and security of tourists being threatened by criminals. Read more »

South Africa: DA Welcomes Move to Grant Visa-Free Access to Ukrainian Diplomats and Officials

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Southern Africa: SADC Must Urge Independent Recount of Rigged Mozambique Elections

The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns the recent Mozambican presidential election, which was marred by widespread irregularities, violence, and political assassinations. Read more »

South Africa: DA Calls for Sustainable Policing Reform Amid Escalating Mass Shootings

I am deeply appalled by the senseless killings that have gripped our communities in Athlone, Bishop Lavis, and Mamre over the last two days, leaving seventeen people dead in a… Read more »

South Africa: DA Welcomes Report On Extortion, Calls for Urgent and Decisive Action

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South Africa: Simelane - How Much More Time Does the President Need?

How much more time does President Cyril Ramaphosa need to address the scandal surrounding Justice Minister Thembi Simelane? Read more »

South Africa: DA Calls for Urgent Debate of National Importance On Water Crisis

The Democratic Alliance has written to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, requesting an urgent debate of national importance on the water crisis across the… Read more »

South Africa: DA Extends Condolences On the Passing of Princess Sibuyiselwe Buthelezi

The DA in KwaZulu-Natal extends our sincere condolences to the family of Her Royal Highness Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi daughter to the late Zulu Prime Minister and IFP… Read more »

South Africa: DA Calls for Urgent Action As Over 100,000 Child Rape Cases Reported in Six Years

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is sounding the alarm on South Africa's escalating child rape crisis, revealing shocking statistics that highlight a systemic failure to protect… Read more »

South Africa: After 100 Days, the DA Announces Its Top Priorities for the GNU Medium-Term Plan

After 100 days in office, the DA has identified 5 key priorities for the GNU's medium-term plan, to be announced on 30 October. Read more »

South Africa: DA Calls On the Ethics Committee to Investigate Allegations of Corruption Against Lesufi

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng will write to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature's (GPL) ethics committee to investigate the allegations against Premier Panyaza Lesufi for… Read more »

South Africa: DA Calls On President Ramaphosa to Break His Silence On Simelane Loan Scandal

In light of news reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa has allegedly been aware of the questionable VBS-linked loan received by Justice Minister Thembi Simelane since at least… Read more »

South Africa: DA Opposes Minister Meth's Plan for 20 000 'Race Inspectors'

"Our legal team is diligently preparing heads of argument for our ongoing court case, where we are seeking a declaration that the Employment Equity Act - and its race quotas - are… Read more »

South Africa: DA Welcomes Fuel Price Cuts As Gnu Strengthens Economic Recovery

The DA welcomes the latest announcement of significant fuel price cuts, marking the fifth consecutive month of reductions. This decline in fuel prices, including decreases of up to… Read more »

South Africa: DA Condemns President Ramaphosa's Divisive Approach to the BELA Bill

The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to reconsider his intention to sign the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill into law this morning. Read more »