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 […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 79
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. todayFebruary 20, 2024 1
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 […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 12
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 […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 3
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. todayFebruary 19, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa DA Holds President Ramaphosa Responsible for Soldiers’ Deaths in DRC The Democratic Alliance in South Africa attributes the deaths of two South African Defence Force soldiers in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, to President Cyril Ramaphosa. DA's national spokesperson for Defence and Military Veterans, Kobus Marais, argues that Ramaphosa was warned against deploying additional troops due to inadequate capacity to combat the M23 rebels. Marais urges Parliament to intervene and prevent further loss of life. todayFebruary 16, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa Democratic Alliance in South Africa Raises Concerns Over State-Owned Enterprises’ Financial Woes The DA in South Africa expresses distress over the financial challenges faced by state-owned enterprises following the National Treasury's release of the third-quarter government expenditure report. Eskom, set for a substantial bailout, reports a significant loss, while municipal debt rises sharply. Troubled entities include the Land Bank, South African Airways, Transnet, and Denel. The DA warns against the ANC's bailout strategy, citing potential threats to fiscal sustainability, essential services, and […] todayFebruary 15, 2024 35
insert_link South Africa SA Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of DA, Orders ANC to Disclose Cadre Deployment Records The Democratic Alliance in South Africa expresses satisfaction with the Constitutional Court's ruling in their favor regarding the disclosure of the ANC's cadre deployment records. The court has mandated the ANC to publicly release comprehensive cadre deployment records, including meeting minutes, CVs, email threads, and WhatsApps dating back to January 1, 2013. Leon Schreiber, the DA's national spokesperson on Public Service and Administration, notes that the ANC has five working […] todayFebruary 13, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa SA’s DA Leader Criticizes Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address as Repetitive Promises John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's DA, has characterized President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation address as a compilation of recycled promises. With this being the last address before the upcoming general elections, Steenhuisen claims that none of the promises made in Ramaphosa's previous five speeches have been fulfilled. He asserts that no practical, effective legislation has been presented in Parliament to materialize the proclaimed "new dawn." todayFebruary 9, 2024 35