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 6
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance has expressed worry about the state of the rule of law in the City of Johannesbur The Democratic Alliance has expressed worry about the state of the rule of law in the City of Johannesburg. This concern arises following the discovery that a warrant of arrest issued for city manager Floyd Brink was flawed and legally unenforceable, preventing its execution. The warrant stemmed from a legal dispute between the city and a resident disputing their utility account. Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, representing the DA, revealed that the city […] todayApril 25, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg says it is deeply concerned by the continuous water outages that plague residents The DA in Johannesburg says it is deeply concerned by the continuous water outages that plague residents. Last week, the residents supplied by the Forest Hill Water Tower experienced a water outage that lasted for several hours. The reason for this outage was Rand Water’s Zwartkoppies pumping station. The DA’s, Michael Crichton, says this had a similar ring to the 55-day water outage the residents supplied by the South Hills […] todayApril 17, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa The Democratic Alliance in South Africa Vows to Enhance Functionality and Public Trust in South Africa’s Courts The Democratic Alliance in South Africa reaffirms its dedication to ensuring the optimal functioning of every court in the country and restoring public confidence in the justice system. This pledge follows an oversight visit to magistrates’ and high courts in Pretoria, revealing concerning inadequacies such as empty courtrooms, staff shortages, and operational irregularities exacerbating case delays. Glynnis Breytenbach of the DA emphasizes the need for improvements, including budgetary autonomy and […] todayApril 9, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa uMkhonto weSizwe Party Appeals SA IEC Decision on Jacob Zuma’s Candidacy The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has lodged an appeal with the South African Electoral Court challenging the decision made by the Independent Electoral Commission to remove former president Jacob Zuma from its list of candidates. Following the IEC's decision to uphold an objection to Zuma's candidature last week, effectively disqualifying him from standing for legislative seats in the upcoming general elections, the MK party has accused the IEC of not adhering […] todayApril 3, 2024 8
insert_link South Africa SA Political Parties Unite to Petition President Ramaphosa on Electoral Matters Amendment Bill Several South African political parties, including the African Christian Democratic Party, the DA, and the African Transformation Movement, have collectively appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa to send the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill back to the National Assembly for reconsideration. They urge Ramaphosa to delay the bill's implementation pending further review. These parties argue that certain aspects of the bill are unconstitutional, particularly concerning its impact on the allocation of public […] todayApril 3, 2024 5
insert_link South Africa DA Calls for Urgent Debate and Vote on Motion of No Confidence Against SA’s National Assembly Speaker The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has demanded an immediate debate and vote on a motion of no confidence against the country's National Assembly Speaker, Mapisa-Nqakula. The party argues that Parliament must hold the speaker accountable, citing serious allegations against her, including charges of corruption and money laundering. Siviwe Gwarube of the DA emphasizes that the integrity and credibility of the National Assembly are on the line. todayApril 3, 2024 16
insert_link South Africa DA Raises Concerns Over Alleged Hiring of Individual with Sexual Harassment Allegations The DA in Gauteng has voiced its dismay over the alleged hiring of Vernon Naidoo by the provincial Department of Social Development, who reportedly has a history of facing sexual harassment allegations. Naidoo has been employed as a member of the forensic audit team. MEC for Social Development, Mbali Hlophe, has stated that hiring forensic auditors is not under her jurisdiction. Refiloe Nt'sekhe from the DA expressed serious concerns over […] todayMarch 28, 2024 31
insert_link South Africa Democratic AlliancePredicts ANC’s Majority Loss in South African Elections The Democratic Alliance asserts that the African National Congress is poised to lose its majority in the upcoming South African elections on 29 May. Despite receiving support from the National Treasury and stakeholders, the ANC and the Economic Freedom Fighters have jointly opposed the desirability of the DA's Responsible Spending Bill during a session of Parliament's standing committee on Finance. Dion George of the DA argues that passing the bill […] todayMarch 27, 2024 6
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
