insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA says, South African children continue to learn in inadequate and unsafe spaces South Africa's DA says that 30 years into democracy, South African children continue to learn in inadequate and unsafe spaces. This comes after 18 learners were injured when the ceiling of the Umthambeka Primary School in Thembisa, Gauteng, collapsed on them on Tuesday. The DA’s, Baxolile Nodada, says the Department of Basic Education is set to miss its target to eliminate critical infrastructure backlogs by 2030, as it continues to […] today29 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa DA Highlights South Africa’s Electricity Infrastructure Theft Crisis, Urges Government Action The Democratic Alliance states that South Africa is grappling with a crisis of electricity infrastructure theft, contributing to intensified load-shedding. The Department of Public Enterprises revealed that between 2018 and last year, there were over 44,000 reported cases of theft and vandalism, averaging 24 incidents daily. Transformers alone suffered 232 thefts, resulting in an 18-million-rand loss. Despite efforts, including Police Minister Bheki Cele's task teams, the DA's Mimmy Gondwe asserts […] today28 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa The DA in Gauteng says it is concerned that liquor licencees are struggling to submit their applications to the Gauteng Liquor Board The DA in Gauteng says it is concerning that restaurants, bars, and tavern owners who need liquor licences are struggling to submit their applications to the Gauteng Liquor Board. This is reportedly due to load-shedding and a faulty generator. The DA’s Patrick Atkinson, says they have been reliably informed that there is a backlog of 600 applications at the Gauteng Liquor Board. today27 February, 2024
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. today21 February, 2024
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 […] today21 February, 2024
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. today20 February, 2024
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 […] today20 February, 2024
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 […] today20 February, 2024
insert_link South Africa ANC Given Deadline to Submit Cadre Deployment Records The ANC has until today to submit its complete records of the cadre deployment committee dating back to January 2013, following a Constitutional Court order. DA leader John Steenhuisen stated that failure to comply would lead the DA to petition the Constitutional Court for contempt of court charges against the ANC. The DA has consistently argued that the ANC's cadre deployment policy is unconstitutional and unlawful. today19 February, 2024
