insert_link Namibia DA Raises Alarm Over Critical Shortage of African Horse Sickness Vaccines in Gauteng In S.A, The DA in Gauteng has expressed concern that horse breeders and owners are once again facing a critical shortage of African Horse Sickness vaccines. Recently only 120 vaccine doses have been released. The AHS vaccine is exclusively produced by Onderstepoort Biological Products, a state-owned enterprise responsible for manufacturing essential veterinary vaccines in the country. The DA’s, Bronwynn Engelbrecht, says the current shortage can be attributed to typical problems […] todayJuly 23, 2024 17
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA Criticizes Minister for Delay in Mining Cadastral System The DA in South Africa alleges that Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe has failed to sign a service level agreement with selected companies for a new mining cadastral system, despite promises made at the February mining indaba. Citing a Fraser Institute report indicating South Africa's unattractiveness for mining investment, the party contends that resolving a backlog of mining rights could unleash 30 billion rand in investments. James Lorimer […] todayMay 21, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Democratic Alliance has accused union federation Cosatu of being an enemy to the ten-million unemployed people S.A's Democratic Alliance has accused union federation Cosatu of being an enemy to the ten-million unemployed people. The party says the ANC, Cosatu, and the South African Communist Party, is an unholy alliance, which has contributed to the high unemployment rates through deliberate economic exclusion policies. With unemployment rates soaring to nearly 33-percent, the party claims the true minimum wage for many South Africans is zero. DA’s Mat Cuthbert pledges […] todayApril 30, 2024 20
insert_link South Africa The DA in South Africa says the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s asset management record has become a national liability The DA in South Africa says the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s asset management record has become a national liability. The department has launched an internal investigation into the mismanagement of the Telkom Towers complex, the headquarters of the South African Police Service, in Pretoria. This is after the building was declared uninhabitable. The department currently oversees 56-thousand-393 buildings. The DA’s, Sello Seitlholo, says the department’s mandate to manage […] todayMarch 11, 2024 19
insert_link South Africa The DA in South Africa has extended its best wishes to all learners and teachers The DA in South Africa has extended its best wishes to all learners and teachers, especially the grade one learners, as public schools prepare to reopen. However, concerns loom over delayed deliveries of learning materials, particularly affecting no-fee schools. The party calls on Basic Education minister Angie Motshekga to ensure the timely distribution of materials, as it may have a detrimental impact on education outcomes. The DA’s Baxolile Nodada anticipates […] todayJanuary 17, 2024 4
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s DA calls on Eskom to confirm the status of the country’s diesel supply amid heightened levels of load-shedding South Africa's DA has called on Eskom to confirm the status of the country’s diesel supply amid heightened levels of load-shedding. The party’s national spokesperson for Public Enterprises, Mimmy Gondwe, has raised the alarm as Eskom declares stage 6 load-shedding due to insufficient generation capacity and emergency reserves. Gondwe emphasises the urgency for Eskom to provide clarity on whether the country has run out of diesel or lacks funds to […] todayNovember 30, 2023 5
insert_link South Africa The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions over the last six months to ensure residents have quality of life The DA in Gauteng tabled several motions over the last six months to ensure residents have quality of life and are protected from bullying and discrimination. The party also tabled a motion to debate the role of Independent Power Producers in improving access to electricity for all Gauteng residents. The DA’s Nico de Jager says the ANC, through its majority, rejected the motion in their desire to block accountability for […] todayNovember 29, 2023 3
insert_link South Africa DA in South Africa calls on Mineral Resources minister to answer for failure to launch bid window 7 The DA in South Africa is calling on Mineral Resources and Energy minister Gwede Mantashe to answer for his failure to launch bid window 7 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme. The DA’s Kevin Mileham says the country still awaits the updated and amended Integrated Resource Plan, South Africa’s electricity generation road map, which Mantashe has been promising for months. todayNovember 27, 2023 4
insert_link Namibia DA leader lays formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission against president Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa's DA leader, John Steenhuisen has laid a formal complaint with the Human Rights Commission against president Cyril Ramaphosa. The party says this is for the central role he has played in bringing about the nation’s current devastating reality, that almost five million of South Africa’s children are starving. Steenhuisen says according to the latest State of the South African Child Report by the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, 4.8 […] todayNovember 24, 2023 4
