insert_link South Africa S.A’s Voting stations have officially opened S.A's Voting stations have officially opened as millions of citizens are casting their votes in what has been described as an important election. The Electoral Commission says the lessons and experiences over the past two days of special votes were valuable and will be used to refine operations further today. Voting stations close at nine tonight. Briefing the media yesterday evening, IEC CEO, Sy Mamabolo, says voters are prohibited from […] todayMay 29, 2024 58
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Criticizes Minister for Delay in Mining Cadastral System The DA in South Africa alleges that Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe has failed to sign a service level agreement with selected companies for a new mining cadastral system, despite promises made at the February mining indaba. Citing a Fraser Institute report indicating South Africa's unattractiveness for mining investment, the party contends that resolving a backlog of mining rights could unleash 30 billion rand in investments. James Lorimer […] todayMay 21, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance in S.A has stationed over 100 party agents globally to ensure free and fair voting The Democratic Alliance in S.A has stationed over 100 party agents globally to ensure free and fair voting with just hours before overseas voting commences. Over 78-thousand registered South Africans abroad can cast their votes over the next three days. London, with over 24-thousand registered voters, is the largest voting station. Trained agents will cover key stations in countries like Australia, the United States, and the Netherlands. Trained party […] todayMay 17, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance condemns S.A president Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the National Health Insurance Act The Democratic Alliance condemns S.A president Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the National Health Insurance Act, accusing the ANC of neglecting the failing healthcare system. They argue the act is an electioneering tool, lacking the necessary investment and infrastructure for effective healthcare. Criticisms include concerns over corruption, funding, flawed parliamentary process, and constitutional violations. The DA’s Siviwe Gwarube has vowed to challenge the scheme through all legal avenues to protect the […] todayMay 16, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance Leader Slams SABC for Banning Election Ad, Vows Legal Challenge Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has criticised the SABC for banning its television election advertisement, saying the party’s lawyers have been instructed to challenge this. The public broadcaster has refused to air the DA's controversial advert, which depicts a burning South African flag, in its current form. It believes the advert encourages damage to treasured national symbols. Steenhuisen says this blatant act of censorship is an unprecedented assault on […] todayMay 10, 2024 30
insert_link World DA says the ANC government is to blame for the local and international sentiment being at an all-time low in the country The DA says the ANC government is to blame for the local and international sentiment being at an all-time low in the country. This comes as oil giant Shell plans to divest from South Africa, which will entail the sale of its downstream assets. The DA’s, Dion George, says investors, already disillusioned by the ANC’s unviable approach to running an economy, are fleeing the country at the prospect of an […] todayMay 7, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance’s Flag Burning Election Ad Draws Social Media Backlash S.A's Democratic Alliance's new elections advert, featuring the burning of the South African flag to warn of an ANC and EFF coalition, has sparked backlash on social media. Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela criticised it as ill-advised. While burning the flag is not illegal, the advert has been labelled as fear-mongering. DA leader .John Steenhuisen defended the advert, citing existing cooperation between the ANC and EFF in some cities: todayMay 7, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance Applauds Intervention to Secure Release of Detained SA Engineers in Equatorial Guinea The Democratic Alliance in S.A welcomes the Department of International Relations and Cooperation's intervention to secure the release of two South African engineers detained in Equatorial Guinea for over 15 months. Frik Potgieter and Peter Huxham were arrested on suspected false drug charges, seen as retaliation for the seizure of assets belonging to Equatorial Guinea's vice-president, Teodore Nguema Obiang Mangue. The DA’s Emma Louise Powell says International Relations and Cooperation […] todayMay 3, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa DA Accuses ANC of Misusing Public Funds for Political Gain Abroad South Africa's Democratic Alliance has leveled accusations against the African National Congress, alleging the misuse of public funds to influence overseas elections. The DA claims that the ANC organized a partisan gathering involving civil servants from the South African Foreign Service, directing them to support the ANC's campaign efforts abroad. Emma Powell of the DA asserts that civil servants, funded by taxpayers, should serve all citizens impartially, irrespective of political […] todayMay 2, 2024 6
