play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
Go to album
  • play_arrow

    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Democratic Alliance

99 Results / Page 1 of 11

Background
insert_link

Africa

SA’s Democratic Alliance calls for independent recount in Mozambique’s presidential election

The Democratic Alliance is calling on the Southern African Development Community to demand an independent recount of Mozambique's recent presidential election. It cites serious irregularities and political violence, including vote tampering and intimidation.DA member of Parliament Emma Louise Powell has expressed concerns about the threats to democracy in Mozambique.  

todayOctober 30, 2024 11

insert_link

South Africa

DA Files Over 5,000 Objections Against Renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive

DA has filed over five-thousand objections to the City of Johannesburg against the planned renaming of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive. According to the party, residents believe the renaming is a costly distraction from essential services and that proper consultation hasn't taken place. They argue any name change should honour a South African hero instead of the former Palestinian militant. The DA’s Leah Potgieter says local businesses are worried […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 12

insert_link

South Africa

DA in Tshwane is calling for an urgent investigation into suspected sabotage at the Pyramid substation

The DA in Tshwane is calling for an urgent investigation into suspected sabotage at the Pyramid substation, where a fire caused serious damage this morning. During an oversight visit, they found broken locks, damaged doors, and vital control panel cables being vandalised. The DA’s Themba Fosi believes this may be financially motivated, as contractors could benefit from the repairs. He demands accountability and transparency in uncovering any possible collusion:  

todayOctober 3, 2024 19

insert_link

South Africa

DA to Introduce Bill Criticizing National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Act for Failing to Tackle Corruption in S.A

In South Africa, the DA plans to introduce a Private Members Bill, criticising the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Act as inadequate in addressing corruption. They argue the act's provision to make the Investigative Directorate permanent does not tackle issues like insufficient funding and political control over the NPA. The party’s Glynnis Breytenbach says the proposed bill aims to establish an independent anti-corruption commission with secure tenure and direct funding from […]

todayAugust 20, 2024 12

insert_link

South Africa

DA in the Western Cape is alarmed by the theft of ammunition and weaponry from the Faure Base in Eerste River

In S.A, the DA in the Western Cape is alarmed by the theft of ammunition and weaponry from the Faure Base in Eerste River. The party says this highlights a serious security crisis within SAPS facilities. With a history of stolen weapons ending up in the hands of criminals, the DA calls for an urgent investigation into this incident. Spokesperson, Thomas Walters stressed the need to rethink policing strategies and […]

todayAugust 19, 2024 29

insert_link

South Africa

In South Africa, the DA renewed its call for justice in the VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal

In South Africa, the DA renewed its call for justice in the VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal during a media briefing at the High Court in Pretoria, where the pre-trial in a VBS case is taking place. The DA’s Baxolile Nodada says six years after the scandal broke, the party demands that it is time for those responsible to be held accountable, including politicians who allegedly benefited from this crime: […]

todayAugust 15, 2024 16

insert_link

South Africa

DA is calling on Health S.A’s minister to address the life-threatening cancer treatment crisis in Gauteng

In South Africa, the DA is calling on S.A's Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi to address the life-threatening cancer treatment crisis in Gauteng. According to the party, over two-thousand-600 cancer patients are awaiting treatment in the province, with many facing deteriorating conditions due to delays, affecting their chances of survival. The DA’s, Jack Bloom says the Department of Health has failed to utilise 250-million-rand budgeted for cancer treatment last year, exacerbating […]

todayAugust 13, 2024 36

insert_link

South Africa

DA Criticizes New IPID Act for Insufficient Oversight and Independence

South Africa's DA says the recently signed Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act fails to ensure adequate parliamentary oversight and independence for the appointment of the IPID executive director. The party argues the act fails to meet the Constitutional Court’s directive for robust oversight to guarantee the executive director's independence. The DA’s, Ian Cameron proposes an independent panel led by a retired judge for selection processes:  

todayAugust 2, 2024 18

insert_link

South Africa

DA has welcomed the news that the overdue crime statistics will be released next month

DA has welcomed the news that the overdue crime statistics will be released next month. DA national spokesperson for police, Ian Cameron, has raised concerns over the rampant crime affecting South Africa. This includes the murder of a teacher in KwaZulu-Natal and mass shootings over the weekend. He says these statistics will reveal SAPS' measures to combat crime:

todayJuly 31, 2024 10

0%