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Cllr Kwena Moloto said; "On 29 July, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane filed a case with the South African Police Service (SAPS) against Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) Tshwane Councillor Obakeng Ramabodu for his racist remarks during July’s Ordinary Council Meeting." Related: Willie Aucamp on EFF’s Hate and Racism … [Read more...] about Tshwane Council Racist Criminally Charged

The South African public will get the picture of the real state of affairs and insight into SAPS' measures to combat crime and lawlessness. … [Read more...] about Ian Cameron MP Comments on Upcoming Crime Stats

DA's Dries van der Westhuizen: "Currently the Metro is enforcing Part “C” of punitive water tariffs. This is not in accordance with the conditions for the provision of water services contained in the municipal bylaws, as Part “C” indicates an emergency situation. There is no emergency and the DA believes that the present water restrictions are unfair, immoral and an … [Read more...] about DA and Government Agree that NMB’s Punitive Water Tariffs are NOT an Emergency

Chicken is not only South Africa's most widespread meat but also an important source of cheap protein for millions of low-income families including vulnerable children in poor homes. The far-reaching impact of doing away with 15% VAT on these products cannot be over-emphasised. This will ease the burden on consumers while ensuring the availability and affordability of vital … [Read more...] about Willie Aucamp On Scrapping VAT on Chicken

amaBhungane investigative journalists reported this morning that Petro SA gave a contract worth more than R21 billion to a company which was liquidated because it did not pay the less than a million Rand it owed to a soccer player from a team the company owned. … [Read more...] about James Lorimer on why Mantashe needs to decapitate Petro SA

Yussuf Cassim congratulates Rano Keyser. Cllr Kayser is a former member of the NMB Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport and will now serve a second stint as the DA Caucus Leader. He has been a public representative since 2011 and is a tried and tested leader. Cllr Kayser brings a wealth of institutional experience with him that will assist in steering the Caucus in the … [Read more...] about NMB’s New Caucas Leader

The DA condemns in the strongest possible terms the abhorrent and inflammatory remarks made by an EFF councillor Obakeng Ramabodu during today's Tshwane Council Sitting. The councillor's statement, expressing a desire to "moer a boer" and his utterance that he "wants the blood of an Afrikaner," is a blatant display of hate speech and racism that has no place in our democratic … [Read more...] about Willie Aucamp on EFF’s Hate and Racism

Marlene Ewers from the The Democratic Alliance (DA) is urgently calling on the Department of Social Development to conduct a full investigation into the extent of substance abuse across each district in the province and to roll out additional rehabilitation centres in districts worst affected. … [Read more...] about Shortage of rehab centres as Eastern Cape substance abuse soars

DA MPL Henro Kruger says; "Thriving small businesses are key to our long-term economic growth. By encouraging and supporting entrepreneurship and providing business owners with the necessary support to thrive, we can better combat the rampant unemployment and poverty faced by millions of South Africans." … [Read more...] about Signing of Small Enterprise Bill welcomed

Candidates in the Nelson Mandlea Bay Metro by elections, Sean Tappan (Ward 2) and Bernhard Wolf (Ward 9) are exceptional candidates who have demonstrated their commitment and dedication to their communities. … [Read more...] about Yusuf Cassim Announces DA’s Ward 2 and Ward 9 Candidates

Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s plan to host the first State of the Province Address (SOPA) of his seventh term in Ntabankulu is a waste of money and has been preventing the Eastern Cape Legislature from fulfilling its core function of holding his executive to account. … [Read more...] about Yusuf Cassim Speaks on Premiers Planned SOPA Extravaganza

Nearly two months after a flash flood caused damage estimated at R1,1 billion in Kariega, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has been unable to commence with reinstatement work or assist flood victims. … [Read more...] about Retief Odendaal on the Kariega Disaster Disaster

Urgent interventions are needed to address the recent unaffordable tariff increases by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) on social housing tenants. The increased cost of municipal services threatens to push many social housing tenants into becoming backyard dwellers. … [Read more...] about BCMM’s Housing Crisis

I agree with the Cancer Alliance that this is effectively a death sentence for 3000 cancer patients who urgently need treatment. Read More Here: Cancer court action evokes memories of Esidimeni negligence … [Read more...] about Jack Bloom – Another Esidimeni?

Despite the NHLS's efforts to maintain business continuity, the issuing of test results to clinicians remains a significant challenge. This delay in test results, especially for life-threatening conditions such as TB and HIV, can have dire consequences for patients. The DA urges the NHLS to expedite their recovery efforts and ensure that all systems are brought back online by … [Read more...] about Baxolile Nodada Speaks About the NHLS Cyber-Attack’s