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Wales head coach Mark Jones has named ‘an exciting side’ to face New Zealand in their opening Pool A encounter in Paarl Gymnasium on Saturday in the U20 World Rugby Championship. (KO 3pm) Ospreys’ hooker Lewis Lloyd has forced his way into the starting squad for the first time to earn his second cap while …
Johannesburg, South Africa: South Africa’s leading squash players returned from India buoyed by the chance to experience something new as the World Squash Federation hosted a highly successful World Cup Championships from June 13 to 17. The tournament, which had not been held for 12 years, took place on an all-glass court in the Express …
Dear Editor The recent approval of the South African Postbank Limited Amendment Bill by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) further entrenches unsustainable fiscal practices. This Bill, which is now sitting on the President’s desk awaiting ratification, proposes the establishment of a new holding entity for the Postbank. This move is ostensibly designed to facilitate …
Dear Editor The DA is taking Parliamentary action to ensure that Major General Wally Rhoode, the Presidential Head of the Protection Services is held accountable for the shambolic handling of the joyride to Warsaw airport, Poland. It has been widely reported that the Presidential Mission, where the aircraft, carrying approximately 120-person entourage and alleged crates …
Dear Editor “One of the most troubling aspects of this scheme is the evidence that thousands of qualified individuals had their CVs discarded, while certain applicants were barred from even applying. This raises serious doubts about the fairness and transparency of the selection process.” It is becoming very clear that Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s Nasi …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) is in possession of a letter from the attorneys representing the African National Congress (ANC) in that party’s failed bid to hide its cadre deployment records from the public. In the letter, the ANC’s attorneys indicate to the High Court in Johannesburg that they have received instructions to petition …
Dear Editor South Africa has only 22 090 nurses to serve the country’s more than 50 million people dependent on the public health sector – one for every 2 300 people – and of these more than 30% will retire in the next 10 years. A further 38% will retire in the decade after. This, …
Johannesburg, 21 June 2023 – The thrilling beach racing event, is set to make a highly anticipated return to North Beach, Durban on Saturday, 15 July. This exciting competition will be unveiling the toughest course yet, and provide an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators alike. Red Bull Quicksand has gained a reputation for its …
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Dear Editor The DA expresses deep concern over the troubling revelations brought to light in a documentary released by Afriforum, which sheds light on critical issues within Netball SA and its president, Cecilia Molekwane. It is imperative for us to address pressing matters in sports, such as alledged sexual abuse, financial mismanagement, administrative dysfunction, and …
Dear Editor Since the dissolution of the previous South African Tourism (SAT) board, the DA, and every member of the Tourism Portfolio Committee, has been adamant about getting a proper replacement SAT board in place. Gazette Notice 1859 of 7 June 2023 (see attachment) inviting nominations for a new SAT Board was, therefore, most welcome. …
Dear Editor The DA is deeply concerned about the recent reports of an R18 million theft from the Guardians Fund in April. The Guardians Fund, established to manage money on behalf of individuals who are legally incapable of managing their own affairs, including minors, unborn heirs, and missing persons, plays a crucial role in protecting …
Dear Editor Minister Pandor has failed in her executive oversight, neglecting to address financial mismanagement and instead protecting incompetent and corrupt politicians and senior officials. The recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeals declared the unlawful nature of the infamous R118 million fruitless and wasteful expenditure on the New York Pilot Project tender linked …
Dear Editor The DA notes Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga’s comments yesterday, minimizing the horrifying Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) results, which revealed that only 1 in 5 grade 4 learners could read for meaning. It is distressing that the Minister and her Department fail to realise the travesty of nine and 10-year-olds …
Worcester-born singer-songwriter Selby Williams sees his dream come to fruition with the drop of his debut single, Hier is Ek, on all streaming platforms. “I am currently producing my first EP and reflecting on the little boy in Avian Park who had a joy and a dream and had no idea how it would play …
Abuse, Misuse, and/or exploitation, alike – call it what you like, honesty is the best policy. More often than not, the South African Judicial system is unfortunately faced with some parties not being honest, upfront, and transparent in their dealings before the Court of law. It is well documented that South African insolvency law aims …
“People don’t trust police because they know the suspect is going to be released in a few days or weeks or the case might be thrown out of court for lack of evidence.”
Dear Editor During a Parliamentary questions session on 14 June 2023, Minister Naledi Pandor noted in response to an oral question from the DA, that South Africa’s invitation to Vladimir Putin to attend the BRICS Summit in August stands, and no decision has been taken by Cabinet to move the Summit elsewhere. In relation to …
Dear Editor During a session in the National Assembly, Minister of Defence Thandi Modise initially informed the DA that nothing was loaded onto the Russian cargo ship Lady R. Her claim was therefore that the ship had docked at Simon’s Town, a port without fixed cranes, which were later transported and set up during the …
Dear Editor A functional rail system is crucial for revitalising our sluggish economy. Unfortunately, South Africa’s rail infrastructure is rapidly deteriorating, and both the Department of Transport and Prasa have demonstrated their incompetence in utilising rail transport as a key driver of economic growth for both freight and passenger services. This was evident during the …
Dear Editor The DA has been vindicated by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), which declared the Department of International Relations and Cooperation’s (DIRCO) controversial contract to build a new multibillion-rand diplomatic headquarters for South Africa’s diplomats in New York as unlawful. Throughout this process, we have consistently maintained that certain factions within the ANC …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court yesterday to launch a constitutional challenge against the blatant social engineering and harmful racial categorisation contained within the most recent regulations introduced under the Employment Equity Act (EEA). This latest batch of regulations has turned the EEA into a Race …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is deeply disappointed by the removal of the International Relations and Cooperation debate from the NCOP agenda, scheduled for June 20, 2023, in conjunction with Home Affairs . This decision was made without providing any explanation or consulting with opposition parties in …
Dear Editor The public hearings regarding the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill were concluded in the Eastern Cape this weekend. As with the other 8 provinces, Eastern Cape participants raised many of the same concerns the DA have with the Bill, particularly the clauses that seek to disempower schools and school governing bodies (SGBs) …
