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Ramaphosa: South African troops in the DRC will stay until lasting peace is achieved
Ramaphosa: South African troops in the DRC will stay until lasting peace is achieved! President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the…
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John Steenhuisen says NPA must answer for its decision not to prosecute in Phala Phala case
Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen, believes the National Prosecuting Authority must answer to a higher body following its decision to…
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Helen Zille says talks with ANC to stabilise metros crumble unless Cilliers Brink is reinstated as Tshwane mayor
Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance’s federal council, Helen Zille on Tuesday said the African National Congress has not responded to…
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Damage to roads in the Western Cape due to floods costs R1.8 billion
The Western Cape has incurred over R1.8 billion in flood damage to its roads since June 2023. Democratic Alliance (DA)…
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Randall Williams claims he was fired by John Steenhuisen & forced to resign as Tshwane mayor
Randall Williams, the former Tshwane mayor, claims he resigned in February 2023, after Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen informed him…
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AfriForum urges DA, FF+ to reconsider their positions in GNU
Lobby group, AfriForum, has called on the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) to reconsider their positions…
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Court grants DA interdict to stop John Hlophe from serving on JSC
The Western Cape High Court has granted the Democratic Alliance (DA) an urgent interdict to stop uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) parliamentary…
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Cilliers Brink ousted as Tshwane Mayor after no-confidence vote
The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s Cilliers Brink has been removed as mayor of the City of Tshwane. He was defeated in…
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DA wants probe into FS mayor who blew R100k-a-month on work rides
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Nketoana Local Municipality, Free State, is calling for a comprehensive probe into mayor Mamiki…
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Court to hear urgent application over Dr John Hlophe’s designation to JSC
The Western Cape High Court will today hear an urgent application that the Democratic Alliance (DA) and two other organisations…
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DA in Tshwane confident Cilliers Brink will survive no confidence motion
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane says it remains confident that Cilliers Brink will survive the motion of no confidence,…
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Chaos erupts at Durban school after cops conduct random search for drugs & weapons
The Department of Education (DoE) in KwaZulu-Natal has condemned the behaviour of learners at a Phoenix high school who vandalized…
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DA: Attacks on social workers should be classified as crimes against the State
There’s a move to classify attacks on social workers as crimes against the State. The Western Cape Legislature’s Social Development…
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GNU offers DA chance to tap into new market of votes: John Steenhuisen
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen says the Government of National Unity (GNU) is an opportunity for the party to…
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VBS case back in court as 2 accused look to separate their cases from others
The VBS case is back in court on Wednesday. The accused in the case are charged with looting nearly R2.3…
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FF+ blames DA for collapse in Langeberg municipality agreement
Freedom Front Plus (FF+) has blamed the Democratic Alliance (DA) for the collapse of their long-term agreement in Langeberg Municipality,…
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Premier Phophi Ramathuba’s address did not inspire confidence: DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Limpopo Legislature says Premier Phophi Ramathuba’s address did not inspire confidence. Ramathuba officially opened…
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Helen Zille says there is no GNU, it’s an ANC-DA coalition
If Democratic Alliance federal chairperson, Helen Zille, is to be believed, then there is no Government of National Unity (GNU).…
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DA shocked by FF Plus supporting ANC in mayor’s no confidence motion
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is shocked that the Freedom Front (FF) Plus has supported the African National Congress…
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DA launches urgent interdict against John Hlophe’s election to JSC
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched an urgent interdict before the Western Cape High Court against uMkhonto weSizwe Party Parliamentary…
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DA dismisses ANC’s no confidence motion against Tshwane Mayor
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane has dismissed the African National Congress (ANC)’s plan to table a motion of no…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen rejects claims that DA practices cadre deployment
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has rejected claims the DA also practices cadre deployment where it governs. Steenhuisen was…
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Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson tightens the purse strings on housing & office rentals for ministers
South Africa’s Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure has confirmed that there will be no new procuring of offices or…
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Joburg mayor Kabelo Gwamanda says R200 electricity surcharge introduced in interest of fairness
Despite opposition, Johannesburg’s Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has defended the city’s introduction of a R200 electricity surcharge for prepaid customers, emphasizing…
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DA wants power-sharing partnership in Gauteng
Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille says despite progress in negotiations, the DA and the African National Congress…
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GNU Cabinet: SACP urges ANC ministers to stand firm and not dance to DA’s tune
The SA Communist Party general secretary Solly Mapaila has urged the new ANC cabinet ministers in the Government of National…
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DA will use its ministries to serve and uplift: John Steenhuisen
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen says the party will use its ministries to serve uplift and deliver dignity to…
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Helen Zille: I hope DA ministers will pay for their own electricity and water
Despite the numerous luxurious perks given to cabinet ministers, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Federal Council Chair Helen Zille says her…
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We never demanded any Cabinet positions and we got none, says Rise Mzansi
Rise Mzansi says while it is conscious of the need to include “as many parties as possible” in the national…
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Here are the positions given to the DA in the new SA cabinet
President Cyril Ramaphosa, re-elected for a second term after the ANC lost its outright majority, on Sunday night unveiled his…
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Panyaza Lesufi slams claim that the Nasi iSpani programme is canned
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has slammed claims that the Nasi iSpani programme had been canned, labelling them “baseless, false and…
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Cosatu: Not possible to give the Democratic Alliance deputy president post
As South Africans eagerly await the announcement of Cabinet, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s swearing in on Wednesday, media reports suggest…
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DA’s Annelie Lotriet elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
Annelie Lotriet of the Democratic Alliance (DA) has been elected as the Deputy Speaker of the South African National Assembly.…
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Some ANC Gauteng members object to DA coalition
Some African National Congress (ANC) members, who are part of the #NotwithDA campaign in Gauteng, have raised their objection to…
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John Steenhuisen rubbishes SACP’s anti-worker sentiment, says DA has created more workers than any other party
The Democratic Alliance has rejected assertions made by the SA Communist Party (SACP), which appealed to its alliance partner the…
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We will not support any idea to work with the DA, says Mapaila
The SACP’s Solly Mapaila says that the ANC should avoid a coalition with the Democratic Alliance and the MK Party.…
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Cosatu rejects possible ANC-DA coalition
The ANC’s alliance partner Cosatu is rejecting any coalition with the Democratic Alliance. It accuses the main opposition of fighting…
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Politicians and NGOs offer deepest sympathies to Eastern Cape flood victims
Condolences are still pouring in from political parties, the president as well as non-governmental organizations for the victims of the…
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Democratic Alliance says it’s ready to form a coalition
The Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen says the DA’s plan to form a Multi Party Charter did not succeed.…
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DA in Gauteng satisfied with the election result
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it believes that it could have done much better in the province, should…
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2024 elections: DA wins Western Cape again
The Democratic Alliance will continue to govern the Western Cape. Despite ongoing disputes, it’s managed to receive more than 50…
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ANC members express frustration with election results
Down on votes and morale – and well below anticipated pre-election predictions – the ANC has only itself to blame…
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SABC ordered to air DA’s burning flag advert, R500K fine sanctioned
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has ordered the SABC should be fined R500,000 for its “unlawful” refusal…
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Solly Msimanga vows to restore investor confidence if elected in Gauteng
Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng Premier Candidate Solly Msimanga says he will restore investor confidence should he be voted into office…
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Tributes pour in for DA’s James Selfe
Tributes are pouring in for long-time leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) James Selfe who died earlier on Tuesday, after…
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DA to go into coalition if ANC fails to get majority: John Steenhuisen
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen has wrapped up the party’s elections campaign trail in the Northern Cape by reiterating…
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DA members allegedly attacked while putting up election posters
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says its members have been attacked while putting up election campaign posters in Atteridgeville west of…
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DA leader John Steenhuisen promises 2 million jobs if voted into power
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has promised 2 million jobs if the party is voted into government after the…
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NHI won’t solve challenges in public healthcare: DA
Democratic Alliance (DA) Chief Whip Siviwe Gwarube says the NHI Act will not solve the systemic challenges in the public…
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Govt will fight NHI opposition in court: Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla
Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla says government is ready to present its case in the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill…
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