February 15
South Africa: DA Concerned Gauteng Water-Shifting Is Rotating Demand, As Ministers Give Oversights and Meetings, but No Timelines and Timetables
The Democratic Alliance cannot accept the communication from the Gauteng Provincial Government on Friday painting a picture of a water crisis under control. Read more »
February 12
South Africa: SONA 2026 - DA Performance Shows SA Can Rise, but More Urgent Reform Is Sorely Needed Across Government
President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address tonight comes amidst a backdrop of an improving economy, but South Africa needs faster growth and more investment to deliver… Read more »
February 11
South Africa: DA Looks Forward to Wins in Conservation and the Ocean Economy, Featuring in SONA 2026
The DA expects that continued progress in conservation and anti-poaching efforts, led by Minister Willie Aucamp, will feature in the President's SONA tomorrow. Read more »
February 10
South Africa: Gayton Again Snubs Parliament and Evades Answers On R109.9 Million Mzansi Golden Economy Grants
Minister Gayton McKenzie has once again failed to appear in Parliament today where he was due to give answers about the administration of R109 905 992 million in Mzansi Golden… Read more »
South Africa: DA Sets Out SONA 2026 Expectations
As a party in the Government of National Unity, the DA has very high expectations for President Ramaphosa's SONA on Thursday to deliver reforms and actions, not plans and… Read more »
February 09
South Africa: Transforming How the State Uses Its Property Portfolio to Drive Growth and Jobs, Under DA-Led Public Works & Infrastructure, Expected in SONA 2026
The Democratic Alliance (DA) expects the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) to feature prominently in this year's State of the Nation Address, as it continues its… Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Decisive Action By Western Cape to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the swift action by the Western Cape Government to contain and manage the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in the province. Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Minister Gwarube's Push to Expand Access to Maths in 435 Schools
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube's efforts to encourage provinces to offer Maths as a subject in 2026 from Grade 10 in schools… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Under Siege While Provincial Commissioner Reinstates Crooks and Misleads Parliament
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply alarmed by what now appears to be a pattern of deception and disciplinary manipulation emanating from the Western Cape Provincial Police Head… Read more »
February 05
South Africa: DA Announces Several Wc Mayoral Candidates, Offering Hope and Delivery
Today, the Democratic Alliance announced the first tranche of Western Cape mayoral candidates, who will take our offer of hope to the residents of their municipalities. Read more »
February 04
South Africa: Decisive DA Victories As the Party Takes Two Western Cape Wards Off ANC
Voters in the Western Cape have endorsed the DA's delivery record once again by ousting the ANC in Langeberg and Cederberg by-elections. Read more »
February 03
South Africa: HIV Vaccine Trials a Breakthrough in Ending the HIV/Aids Epidemic
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is thrilled by the news of vaccine trials for HIV. While in an early trial phase, this shows South Africa's brilliant medical research capabilities.… Read more »
February 01
South Africa: DA to Hold Minister Mckenzie Accountable for Failed Priorities
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will hold Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie accountable for his continued failure to protect high-impact economic and sporting… Read more »
South Africa: DA Condemns Deadly Abuse of Blue Light Convoys and Demands Urgent Accountability
The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns the tragic killing of Air Force Sergeant Michael Swanton and extends our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Mckenzie Misled the People, DA Demands Transparency On Eastern Cape Name Changes
Minister Gayton McKenzie misled the people of the Eastern Cape when, a year and a half ago, he told the media that he was not approving the name changes for Graaff-Reinet and that… Read more »
January 15
South Africa: DA Slams R2.8bn SANDF Vehicle Tender As Reckless and Unfair
Minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga's written reply on a DA question on the SANDF's new personnel carrier tender confirms that a multi-billion-rand defence procurement is being… Read more »
January 08
South Africa: DA Demands Parliamentary Briefing On SAPS Body-Worn Camera Rollout Amid Deadly Police Operations in KZN
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will formally call on the Ministry of Police to urgently brief Parliament on the stalled rollout of police body-worn cameras, amid a growing number of… Read more »
January 04
South Africa: DA Demands Disciplinary Action and Public Apology Following Reckless Nuclear Threat By Senior Dirco Official
The Democratic Alliance demands that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) urgently institute disciplinary action against its Head of Public Diplomacy,… Read more »
December 18, 2025
South Africa: DA Secures Court Victory to End Ethekwini Sewage Crisis
The Democratic Alliance welcomes and celebrates the judgement handed down by the Pietermaritzburg High Court against the eThekwini Municipality for the ongoing sewage crisis. Read more »
December 10, 2025
South Africa: DA Hails Surge in Immigration Enforcement
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the tough stance on illegal immigration under Minister Leon Schreiber, with more illegal immigration operations in nine months than in the… Read more »
December 09, 2025
Africa: DA Calls for Accountability As Dangerous Weapons Remain On South Africa's Streets
The Democratic Alliance reiterates our call for urgent accountability as the continued loss and theft of state-owned firearms fuels violent crime across the country. Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Failure Leaves Western Cape Unable to Prosecute Rapists As 16 Days of Activism Ends
As the country marks the final hours of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, it is utterly disgraceful that the Western Cape, and possibly the rest… Read more »
South Africa: DA Exposes Rand Water's R64.7 Million Advertising Spree - 76% of All Water Board Ad Spending
Rand Water spent R64.7m on ads--76% of all water board spending. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: SANDF in Full-Force Decline - DA Warns Against DR Congo Deployment Under Current Conditions
Only 27% of SANDF soldiers are deployable, with major failures in health assessments and readiness. Read more »
December 08, 2025
South Africa: DA in Parliament Delivers Decisive Results for South Africans
The past year has shown what a focused, hard-working parliamentary caucus can achieve when it stands firmly for the people of South Africa. As the Democratic Alliance, we used our… Read more »
