insert_link South Africa South Africa’s ANC launches election manifesto – AP explains The African National Congress, which has governed the country since Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first democratically-elected president in 1994, is set to launch its election manifesto in KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday. todayFebruary 24, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Electoral Commission Acknowledges Challenges in Election Preparation The Independent Electoral Commission in South Africa acknowledges challenges in preparing for this year's general and provincial elections, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of May 29 as the polling date. Chief Electoral Official Sy Mamabolo cites uncertainty over the number of contesting parties and independents, which is impacting the size of the ballot papers. With over 27.4 million registered voters, the IEC faces logistical hurdles amidst evolving electoral dynamics. todayFebruary 22, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia DA Accuses ANC Policies of Exacerbating Unemployment Crisis as Michael Amushelelo weighs in on the Namibia front The Democratic Alliance contends that ANC policies are contributing to a surge in unemployment rates, citing a national unemployment rate of 32.1% that rises to over 41% under the expanded definition. The party criticizes the ANC for neglecting structural barriers, highlighting that 69.1% of young people, according to the fourth quarter Labour Force Survey, are unable to contribute to the economy. Michael Saddam Amushelelo shares insights on Namibia and its […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Pretoria Court rejects DA bid against ANC deployment policy The Pretoria High Court has dismissed with costs the Democratic Alliance's application to declare the ANC's cadre deployment policy unconstitutional. DA leader John Steenhuisen says the court erred in its judgement. todayFebruary 21, 2024 21
insert_link South Africa DA Sees Election Date Announcement as Crucial Moment for South Africa’s Future The Democratic Alliance in South Africa views the official announcement of the election date as a countdown to a historic opportunity for the nation to rescue itself from 30 years of ANC failure, corruption, and state capture. President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the general elections will take place on May 29. DA leader John Steenhuisen declares this election as a turning point for the country, coming at a crucial […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 74
insert_link South Africa South Africa Announces May 29 for Highly Anticipated National and Provincial Elections South Africa is set to hold national and provincial elections on May 29, according to President Cyril Ramaphosa's office announcement on Tuesday. The upcoming elections are anticipated to be the most competitive since the end of the apartheid system. Political analysts widely foresee a significant challenge for the governing African National Congress party, predicting a potential loss of its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994. Voter concerns, including […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa DA Criticizes Gauteng Premier for Lack of Solutions in State of the Province Address The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng has criticized Premier Panyaza Lesufi for not presenting viable solutions to improve residents' well-being in his State of the Province address delivered yesterday evening. The DA's Gauteng leader, Solly Msimanga, highlights that Lesufi failed to address the ongoing load-shedding crisis and instead deferred the solution to municipalities that are already struggling to provide basic services. todayFebruary 20, 2024 1
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Unveils Alternative Budget Focused on Economic Growth and Job Creation The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has presented its alternative budget, emphasizing sustainable economic growth and job creation. The party advocates for market-oriented reforms, urging the removal of government-imposed barriers to growth and the revitalization of state-owned entities. Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's budget speech, the DA's Dion George highlights the need for the unbundling of Eskom and the involvement of independent power producers to address the ongoing power […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance Celebrates Milestone in Fight Against Cadre Deployment Corruption in South Africa The Democratic Alliance has officially acknowledged the receipt of cadre deployment records from the African National Congress , spanning from January 1, 2013. In a recent development, the Constitutional Court rejected the ANC's attempt to appeal a lower court's order mandating the release of records from the cadre deployment committee meetings during President Cyril Ramaphosa's tenure as chairperson. Leon Schreiber of the DA hails this as a significant milestone in […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 3