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DA to elect new Western Cape leaders
The DA in the Western Cape is electing new leaders. The one-day provincial congress is taking place in Cape Town,…
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DA says ANC is a bunch of losers
ANC is bunch of losers! This is what DA leader John Steenhuisen said during their first election campaign rally at…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen urges voters to change the narrative in the upcoming elections
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says the DA is a government in waiting that just needs the nation’s support to…
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Call for MEC Simmers’ suspension for allegedly flouting rules of the ministerial handbook
Premier Alan Winde has chosen to remain mum over allegations that a member of his executive flouted the rules of…
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DA calls on youth to register to vote
The DA is calling on the youth to register to vote in the 2024 general elections. The party says youths…
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DA councillor in Phoenix faces assault charge
The DA leadership in KwaZulu-Natal has been accused of failing to act against its eThekwini Municipality councillor who is facing…
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Fight over Msunduzi pensions continues as process drags on
The DA and the municipality pensioners are once again considering contacting the Human Rights Commission as their pension funds have…
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DA calls for Nelson Mandela Bay mayor to step down
Nelson Mandela Bay’s Mayor has been asked to step down following allegations of nepotism and corruption. Political parties in the…
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DA to announce its KZN premier candidate for 2024 elections
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen is today expected to announce the party’s KwaZulu-Natal premier candidate for next year’s national…
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Calls for end to Tshwane strike as DA says no to political resolution
The MEC for the Department of Co-Operative Governance & Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in Gauteng, Mzi Khumalo has called for the…
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Western Cape DA wants disaster declaration hastened to unlock funds for June floods damage
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape is calling on the national government to fast-track the declaration of a…
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Gauteng DA leader sends condolences to families of Joburg fire victims
DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga has sent his condolence to the families of those who died in the Johannesburg fire.…
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IFP’s Hlabisa: People need a different government
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) leader Velenkosi Hlabisa says the people of South Africa are yearning for an alternative government that…
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DA Gauteng calls for probe into R350 million tender awarded to ex-govt employee
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng is asking questions after the provincial government awarded a former employee an R350 million…
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More dark days ahead for Lichtenburg
Residents and businesses in Lichtenburg in the North West’s Ditsobotla Local Municipality are facing more dark days. It’s now over…
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Helen Zille: DA within spitting distance of becoming biggest party in Gauteng
Democratic Alliance (DA) federal council chair Helen Zille said the future of South Africa will be either made or broken…
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Bheki Mtolo: IFP/DA coalition stands no chance in KZN
The IFP and DA coalition will not be able to garner the votes required for the two parties to dislodge…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen: There are no plans for ANC coalition
Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen, says the party has no intention to create a coalition with the ANC. Steenhuisen did…
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DA marches against Employment Equity reforms
The DA has marched to Parliament to protest against the recently amended Employment Equity Act. The party accuses the government…
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Over 7 000 infections reported at Gauteng hospitals
Nearly 7,500 patients picked up an infection in Gauteng’s public hospitals, in the last year. In addition, this has been…
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ANC still behind Joburg mayor
The ANC in Gauteng says it has confidence in Johannesburg mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda’s administration. ActionSA has filed a motion of…
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South Africans urged to vote in 2024 elections
DA member of Parliament Glynnis Breytenbach says next year’s general elections are an opportunity to oust the ANC. Breytenbach is…
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DA calls for swift action to recover 51 rhino horns stolen at North West Parks Board
The DA has called for urgent action to retrieve the 51 rhino horns stolen from the North West Parks Board.…
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DA to turn heat up on government to create anti-graft body to prevent state capture
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it wants to exert more pressure on the government to establish an independent anti-corruption body…
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DA proud of Coalition Stabilisation bill introduced in Parliament
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has introduced the first of three bills in Parliament to stabilize coalition governments across all three…
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ANC must sort itself out internally if it wants to challenge DA in Western Cape
Political analyst Ntsikelelo Breakfast does not believe the African National Congress (ANC) can dislodge the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the…
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Eastern Cape DA leader Whitfield: Nqaba Bhanga has accepted suspension
The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s Eastern Cape leader Andrew Whitfield said that the party’s former provincial leader, Nqaba Bhanga, had provisionally…
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DA wants to introduce law allowing public and private dog services
The DA has proposed new legislation that would permit guide dogs and service animal owners to access both public and…
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Here’s when Helen Zille realized she was being scammed
“Having been stupid enough to get scammed by fraudsters, I want to use my experience to help others avoid being…
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ANC called on to investigate all its public representatives with Fort Hare degrees
The DA calls on the ANC to conduct an internal audit of all its public representatives with degrees obtained from…
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Thabo Bester’s escape was a failure of the criminal justice system
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said the department was ready to take over Mangaung prison as it was…
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DA calls for debate amid claims SA is assisting Russia in war against Ukraine
The Democratic Alliance (DA) called for a debate of national importance on South Africa’s alleged involvement in Russia’s war with…
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Fraud charge laid against Joburg mayor
A case of fraud has been opened at a Soweto police station, against Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. It’s linked to…
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Al-Jamah-Ah stands by Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda
Al Jamah-ah party leader, Ganief Hendricks says the City of Johannesburg’s new mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda was thoroughly vetted. Gwamanda has…
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New Joburg mayor accused of running fraud scam
The DA is giving the new Johannesburg mayor 48 hours to address allegations of fraud against him. Kabelo Gwamanda is…
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Kabelo Gwamanda of Al Jama-ah is Joburg’s new mayor
Al Jama-ah councillor Kabelo Gwamanda has been elected to serve as Johannesburg’s new mayor. Gwamanda was voted into power with…
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DA says moonshot pact gaining traction
DA leader John Steenhuisen says the ‘moonshot pact’ is gaining more support. He says parties have approached the DA, wanting…
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Tania Campbell warns Ekurhuleni mayor not to increase city’s reliance on Eskom
Former Ekurhuleni mayor, Tania Campbell, has warned the new administration to not stifle the progress her administration made in lessening…
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Health Minister Joe Phaahla: Almost 20 000 children died of diarrhoea & pneumonia in last 10 years
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has revealed that 19 707 children under 5 died due to pneumonia and diarrhoea in public…
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ANC Gauteng chair slams DA’s moonshot pact
David Makhura has slammed the DA’s ‘moonshot pact’ as a gathering of all the forces opposed to transformation in South…
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DA urges Gauteng cops to find the killers after 2 mutilated bodies of Soweto boys found
The DA in Gauteng has urged police to leave no stone unturned in the manhunt for the killer of two…
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DA welcomes President Ramaphosa’s appointment of SABC board
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) board after it functioned…
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ACDP wary of DA’s moonshot pact
The African Christian Democratic Party says it didn’t reject the DA’s ‘moonshot pact’ but it’s the approach they don’t agree…
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Thabo Mbeki’s meeting with ANC leaders an opportunity to get guidance
Former president Thabo Mbeki is reportedly meeting with top African National Congress (ANC) leaders at Luthuli House on Tuesday evening.…
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Ousted West Rand mayor says motion of no-confidence politically motivated
Ousted West Rand Mayor, Hullet Hild says the ANC and EFF are on a mission to boot out all DA…
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Bid to amend Constitution to stop frequency of motions of no confidence
The DA is pushing ahead with its proposed constitutional amendment to govern coalition governments and limit the number of motions…
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DA says it will prioritise the needs of South Africans in coalitions
The DA has resolved that in relation to coalition agreements, it will prioritise the needs of South Africans but not…
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John Steenhuisen delivers state of DA address
John Steenhuisen is delivering an address to Federal Congress delegates. The party is holding its two-day federal congress at Gallagher…
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DA leader candidates make big promises at federal congress
The two DA federal leader candidates made big promises on Saturday. Incumbent John Steenhuisen undertook to end electricity blackouts while…
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Nicholas Nyati: DA must seek ways to grow youth political participation in SA
Democratic Alliance (DA) youth federal leader, Nicholas Nyati said the party needs to adopt resolutions that will increase youth participation…
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