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Democratic Alliance

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S.Africa set for political shake-up after historic vote

        By Umberto BACCHI Johannesburg, May 31, 2024 (AFP) - South Africa's ruling ANC was on track to score its worst electoral result ever on Friday, with early tallies showing voters deserted the party in droves, ending its 30-year political dominance. If the African National Congress (ANC) is confirmed as dropping below 50 percent of the vote, it would force the party to seek coalition partners to […]

todayMay 31, 2024 9

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Zuma’s uMkhonto weSizwe to become third largest in SA elections

A new opinion poll in South Africa shows that the party founded by former President Jacob Zuma, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, will become the third largest party after the May 29 elections. The poll, according to Bloomberg Africa predicts that the African National Congress will win 43.4% of the national vote, the Democratic Alliance 18.6%, and the MKP 14.1%. However, South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that Jacob Zuma is […]

todayMay 21, 2024 33

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Democratic Alliance Extols South African Expats’ Heroic Voting Efforts

  The Democratic Alliance has thanked the tens of thousands of South Africans abroad who voted at embassies and consulates over the weekend. DA leader, John Steenhuisen says their dedication, despite long journeys and hours in queues, highlights their love for South Africa and commitment to ending ANC corruption. He adds the DA appreciates their effort and sees it as a true act of democratic heroism.  

todayMay 20, 2024 23

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The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng says non-profit organisations in the province are in turmoil

The DA in Gauteng says non-profit organisations in the province are in turmoil due to a failed adjudication process that has led to funding challenges. The provincial Department of Social Development has mishandled the adjudication process and has failed to pay eligible NPOs their subsidies. The DA’s, Refiloe Nt'sekhe, this means that many of the organisations will have to close their doors, retrench staff, or scale back operations.  

todayMay 17, 2024 21

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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 8

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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 21

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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 39

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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 31

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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 31

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