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 4
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 12
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 16
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 9
insert_link South Africa South African Embassy in London Leads with Registered Voters According to the Electoral Commission in South Africa, the South African Embassy in London boasts the highest number of registered voters, totaling 19,518, while Joubert Park holds the domestic record with approximately 15,000 registered voters. Out-of-country voting is scheduled at diplomatic missions on May 17th and 18th, ten days ahead of the general election on May 29th. Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo urges voters to cast their ballots at their […] todayMay 2, 2024 26
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s D.A has raised alarm over Eskom’s massive diesel consumption South Africa's D.A has raised alarm over Eskom's massive diesel consumption, surpassing the annual budget of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme. National spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, points to minister Pravin Gordhan's revelation that Eskom spent 65-billion rand on diesel over five-years for its open cycle gas turbines. She criticises the unsustainable levels of diesel usage, attributing it to consumers facing double-digit tariff increases by the National Energy […] todayApril 26, 2024 16
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 DA Raises Alarm Over South Africa’s Load-Shedding Transparency Concerns The Democratic Alliance has issued a warning of a potential election scandal, citing the failure of South Africa's Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, and Eskom board chairperson Mteto Nyati to address transparency concerns regarding load-shedding. The party alleges that Eskom's continued use of open-cycle gas turbines and the lack of clarity on diesel procurement raise suspicions of budget mismanagement. Samantha Graham-Maré of the DA emphasizes the party's stance that any recurrence […] todayApril 24, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa DA Claims ANC Plans to Misuse Taxpayer Funds for Election Advantage The Democratic Alliance in South Africa asserts that it possesses compelling evidence indicating the African National Congress intends to utilize taxpayer money to bolster its electoral prospects in the upcoming election. Following last week's submission of a complaint to the Public Protector alleging manipulation of public resources by the ruling party, DA leader John Steenhuisen revealed details from a leaked recording purportedly from an ANC National Executive Committee meeting. According […] todayApril 22, 2024 5
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.
