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

Democratic Alliance

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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 42

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 31

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 33

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 30

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 40

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 13

South Africa

Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg says it is deeply concerned by the continuous water outages that plague residents

The DA in Johannesburg says it is deeply concerned by the continuous water outages that plague residents. Last week, the residents supplied by the Forest Hill Water Tower experienced a water outage that lasted for several hours. The reason for this outage was Rand Water’s Zwartkoppies pumping station. The DA’s, Michael Crichton, says this had a similar ring to the 55-day water outage the residents supplied by the South Hills […]

todayApril 17, 2024 43

South Africa

S.A’s Democratic Alliance condemns president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to retain Higher Education, Science, and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande amid corruption claims

S.A's Democratic Alliance condemns president Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to retain Higher Education, Science, and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande amid corruption claims. They argue Nzimande's continued presence makes the task of the new National Student Financial Aid Scheme administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, even more difficult. The party is concerned about Nomvalo’s appointment and believes he must address various outstanding issues to restore the scheme's credibility. The DA’s Chantel King calls on Ramaphosa […]

todayApril 16, 2024 45

South Africa

SA High Court Finds ANC and Secretary-General Guilty of Contempt and DA Welcomes Ruling

The Democratic Alliance in South Africa has welcomed a ruling by the High Court in Johannesburg, which found the African National Congress and its secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, guilty of contempt of court. This ruling was issued after the ANC failed to disclose records of its cadre deployment committee dating back to 2013 when President Cyril Ramaphosa chaired it. The court has ordered the ANC to cover the DA's costs and […]

todayApril 4, 2024 37