insert_link South AfricaSouth Africa’s Constitutional Court strikes down dual citizenship restriction In a landmark ruling, South Africa’s Constitutional Court has declared Section 6(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act unconstitutional, a provision that had automatically stripped citizens of their nationality if they acquired another citizenship without prior permission. The ruling, delivered on May 6, 2025, restores citizenship to thousands of South Africans who lost it under the now-invalidated clause. The Democratic Alliance (DA), which initiated the legal challenge, hailed the judgment as a […] today7 May, 2025 54
insert_link Africa7am News -22nd April 2025 Headlines: #Nandi-Ndaitwah Pledges to Fire Slack Officials #Health Ministry Explains Swakopmund Hospital Video #DA Moves Forward with Legal Challenge Against VAT Hike in South Africa #South Sudan's Army Recaptures Key Town in Upper Nile State ...PLUS #U.S Dems in El Salvador to demand release of wrongfully deported man _________________________________________________________ It's Tuesday April 22nd and with your news at 7am, I'm Leonard Witbeen Local 1 President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has vowed to […] today22 April, 2025 73
insert_link 2 OshiwamboEpangelo lya South Africa onkee tali tsikile nomahilathano giihohela yokongulu pokati kongundu yo ANC nongundu yo Democratic Alliance Ongundu yo DA oya fala epangelo kompangu oku indika endjekepo lyo VAT noo % 0.5 okuya poo % 1.5 ngaashi sha thanekwa kepangelo. Onzonkundana yo Africa news oya lopota kutya endjekepo okwa thanekwa liye miilonga mu 01st May. Epangelo olyati endjekepo lyo VAT noo % 0.5 otali ka kwathela oshilongo oku thikitha pamwe o budget yawo ndjoka ya gwa pevi yoodola noobilion 13.5. O DA ndjoka ya wayimine epangelo sho […] today18 April, 2025 26 2
insert_link South AfricaIn S.A, Macpherson Vows to Tackle Corruption in Unity Government South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says his party, the DA, is committed to fighting corruption and mismanagement within the government of national unity. He was participating in the state of the nation address debate. Macpherson highlighted the significant progress made in his department, which was previously hindered by inefficiency, neglect and corruption. He says a key decision was to release state-owned properties for redevelopment, attracting both […] today13 February, 2025 42
insert_link South AfricaGOOD Party Rejects Expropriation Act Review Under GNU in S.A In S.A, the GOOD Party says there is no rational basis to subject the Expropriation Act to the government of national unity statement of intent when it was adopted under a different mandate. This comes as the DA says it has invoked clause 19 of the statement of intent to formally dispute the ANC's handling of the Act. GOOD’s secretary general, Brett Herron, says clause 19 does not contain […] today29 January, 2025 58
insert_link AfricaSA’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. today30 October, 2024 25
insert_link South AfricaDA 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 […] today16 October, 2024 29
insert_link South AfricaDA 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: today3 October, 2024 34
insert_link South AfricaDA 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 […] today20 August, 2024 25