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John Steenhuisen: Eskom is in a death spiral & govt won’t do anything about it
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has warned President Cyril Ramaphosa that the indefinite stage six power cuts posed the…
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Cyril Ramaphosa now powerless against corrupt officials, says DA’s Steenhuisen on Phala Phala saga
The Democratic Alliance (DA) believes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s efforts to fight corruption has been tainted by the Phala Phala farm…
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John Steenhuisen admits coalitions are hard to manage
DA leader John Steenhuisen has admitted that the coalitions in the country’s metros have been difficult to manage. The party…
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John Steenhuisen seeking second term as DA leader
John Steenhuisen says the future of South African politics has the DA at the centre. The leader of the main…
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DA vows to regain control of City of Joburg
Ousted Johannesburg mayor Mpho Phalatse says she won’t go down without a fight. This after she was unseated through an…
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John Steenhuisen: Mpho Phalatse is being targeted
The DA says the ousting of Mpho Phalatse as Johannesburg mayor was unlawful. Phalatse was removed on Friday, and the…
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Load shedding a calamity of enormous proportions: President Ramaphosa to Parliament
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday acknowledged the government’s energy failures and also admitted that load shedding was a “calamity of…
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Our country is worth saving – John Steenhuisen on Heritage Day
The Democratic Alliance says when we learn to embrace our diversity, South Africa will reach new heights. The party’s leader…
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Parliament to allegedly probe claims of Zizi Kodwa cover-up in Phala Phala
Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence (JSCI) has been told to investigate whether Deputy State Security Minister Zizi Kodwa was…
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DA considering legal options after Parliament declines request to probe Phala Phala theft
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will be “considering its legal options” after Parliament refused to set up a committee…
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Parliament declines to investigate Phala Phala theft allegations
Parliament will not be probing allegations of theft at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala Game Farm. This follows a request…
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John Steenhuisen wants Parliament to reconvene to find solutions to SA’s multiple problems
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen wants Parliament to reconvene to find solutions to the multiple crises facing the country.…
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DA takes fight against ANC cadre deployment to the courts
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has upped its battle against the African National Congress (ANC) policy of cadre deployment, saying it…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen paints bleak future for SA’s young people in Youth Day address
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said that the future of South Africa’s youth looked bleak and the freedom won…
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Leadership change is needed, says DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is time for the ANC to step out of leadership. It says it is…
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DA says it is time for the ANC to step out of leadership
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it is time for the ANC to step out of leadership. It says it is…
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ANC has used cadre deployment policy to capture the state, says DA
In its nearly 400-pages long application to the high court in Pretoria the Democratic Alliance (DA) says the ANC has…
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John Steenhuisen defends fact-finding trip to Ukraine
The criticism for visiting Ukraine is not fair and is immature. That’s the view of DA leader John Steenhuisen. He…
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Knock-on effect of Ukraine war will hit poor South Africans in the pocket, says John Steenhuisen
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said that he wanted to see first-hand the devastation caused by Russia’s invasion of…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen visits Ukraine
The Democratic Alliance’s John Steenhuisen has gone to Lviv, Ukraine on a fact-finding mission. He is going to be there…
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DA’s Steenhuisen: Government is the cause of xenophobic attacks in SA
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen says the government is the cause of the xenophobic attacks in the country because…
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William Madisha: Ramaphosa’s Cabinet bigger than Chiefs, Pirates & Sundowns combined
The conversation around the size of Cabinet was one of the highlights during Wednesday’s debate in Parliament. The motion of…
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DA accuses Cyril Ramaphosa of leniency on low performing ministers as cabinet gets low scores
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has given President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Cabinet low scores for performance and accuses the president of…
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Mixed reaction greets Raymond Zondo’s appointment as chief justice
There has been mixed reactions from political parties following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to promote Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo…
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They’re pointless – DA’s John Steenhuisen calls for end to COVID-19 restrictions
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said that COVID-19 restrictions were now pointless and were harming South Africa. Steenhuisen has…
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John Steenhuisen backs LGBTQIA+ community’s call for Parly to pass Hate Crimes Bill
There’ve been renewed calls on the judiciary and Parliament to urgently pass the Hate Crimes Bill. Since 2018, the draft…
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Bheki Cele is an absolute clown, says John Steenhuisen
DA Party Leader, John Steenhuisen, says Police Minister Bheki Cele must also be relieved of his duties following the axing…
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SA needs to see that coalition governments can be stable, says John Steenhuisen
South Africans need to see that coalition governments can be stable and take the country forward, according to DA leader,…
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DA calls for action plan and implementation ahead of SONA 2022
The DA is calling for an action plan and implementation ahead of the State of the Nation Address. Leader John…
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John Steenhuisen: DA will be first to lay charges against Albert Fritz
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said that the party would be first in line to lay criminal charges against…
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DA heads to court to force government to allow pupils to return to school full time
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is going to court to try to force the government to allow all pupils to return…
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DA: Mondli Gungubele’s political responsibility for state security an unhealthy development
DA: Mondli Gungubele’s political responsibility for state security an unhealthy development. The two leaders were reacting to the announcement on…
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DA slams Eskom’s proposed price hike as unrealistic and unachievable
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has slammed Eskom’s latest request for a price hike, saying charging South Africans over 20% more…
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DA leader John Steenhuisen says Joburg residents will suffer from council chaos
DA leader John Steenhuisen says Johannesburg residents will bear the brunt of the chaos at the council meeting experienced on…
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Minister Sisulu consulting legal team on Zondo
Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu says she will respond to Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo on an appropriate platform in due…
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DA urges government to end state of disaster, says it’s no longer necessary
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on the government to do away with the state of disaster as it believes…
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Civil groups: Public sector should be condemned for role in state capture
Civil organizations and political parties said that the public sector should be equally condemned for unlawfully benefiting from public coffers…
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Public Works Minister De Lille accused of not safe guarding Parliament
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused its former member, now Public Works Minister Patricia De Lille, of not safeguarding Parliament.…
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DA’s John Steenhuisen wants President Ramaphosa to end curfew before New Year’s Eve
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has called for President Cyril Ramaphosa to support the economy and end curfew before…
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EFF says overturning of Jacob Zuma’s parole is ‘political revenge’
The Pretoria High Court setting aside former president Jacob Zuma’s medical parole and ordering him to return to prison is…
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John Steenhuisen: Sending Zuma back to prison is a victory for equality before the law
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has welcomed the Pretoria High Court’s judgment on Wednesday morning, which ruled in favour…
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John Steenhuisen: SA’s new era of coalitions needs mature parties and politicians
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Friday said South Africa had entered a new era of coalitions and cooperative…
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President Ramaphosa to face tough questions on Eskom, municipalities & green energy in Parly
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday afternoon is due to appear in the National Assembly for his quarterly question and answer…
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Herman Mashaba says DA should invite EFF with ActionSA if coalition talks resurface
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has left the door open for the Democratic Alliance (DA) if the party were to change…
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Helen Zille: DA didn’t double-cross Herman Mashaba, they’re just sticking to their word
DA federal council chair Helen Zille says there was no double-crossing going on, regarding their decision not to back Herman…
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Smaller parties slam DA over coalition talks
The Freedom Front Plus says it’s disappointed with the DA. This after the main opposition decided to put forward its…
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Backing Herman Mashaba as Joburg mayor would give EFF too much power, says DA
The DA plans to put forward its own Johannesburg mayoral candidate on Monday, saying that putting ActionSA in charge of…
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DA mayoral candidates for Johannesburg & Tshwane
DA leader John Steenhuisen says his party won’t be forced into a chaotic coalition with the EFF. As such, DA…
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6 parties meet to hammer out deals in attempt to keep ANC out of power in key metros
Opposition parties met in Sandton on Friday to hammer out a deal to keep the ANC out of assuming control…
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DA and EFF to give update on coalition talks
The Democratic Alliance and the EFF will give updates on their respective coalition talks. DA leader John Steenhuisen and Federal…
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