Letter

Dear Editor “This elaborate scheme, devised only to let a single man out of prison, means that over 9400 convicted criminals will be let out of prison– simply to avoid the reincarceration of Mr. Zuma.” “The DA will be seeking to take further legal action to challenge this abomination of a decision.” This morning South …

Dear Editor The DA fully supports social workers’ fight to get their salaries from the Department of Social Development (DSD). Many of the auxiliary social workers protesting in Gauteng today have not been paid for up to 9 months. With the cost-of-living steadily increasing, social workers not only work incredibly hard to assist and support …

Dear Editor The DA condemns Treasury’s Instruction Note 4 2022/23, exempting State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) from reporting irregular expenditure. The exemption can lead to SOEs hiding irregular spending, distorting financial health, and attracting false funding The DA calls for the immediate rescission of the instruction, accurate correction of SOE financial statements, and a commitment to accountability …

Dear Editor “…under the new scheme proposed by Kubayi, the ANC intends to make it ‘mandatory’ for homeowners in gated communities to spend their hard-earned levies and other resources on companies connected to ANC cadres.” The DA is set to expand our battle against ANC corruption following the announcement last week that the government has …

Extract of Speech delivered on Wednesday, 09 August 2023, by DA Women’s Network (DAWN) EC Provincial Chairperson Nomvano Zibonda MPL, at the DA EC Women’s Day March for Child Maintenance in front of the Kariega Town Hall in Nelson Mandela Bay. The event was also attended by DA EC Provincial Leader, Andrew Whitfield MP, DAWN …

Dear Editor The DA welcomes the Minister of Higher Education, Dr Blade Nzimande’s decision to put UNISA under administration. We have called for the embattled institution to be placed under administration after allegations that UNISA failed to mark nearly a third of submitted assignments in the first semester. Court papers filed by suspended registrar, Prof …

Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance sees right through the ANC’s attempts to regain control of the DA-led uMngeni municipality in KwaZulu Natal by redrawing boundary lines. The proposed redetermination of the boundaries of several municipalities, including uMngeni, to form a new Metro in KZN is nothing more than a badly disguised attempt to stop the …

Dear Editor The National Student Financial Aid Scheme’s (NSFAS) attempts yesterday to defend the new direct payment system failed to answer important questions about the disastrous roll which has left many students stranded. To date questions still remain about the exorbitant fees students are charged to access their funds while a there is still no …

Dear Editor Democratic Alliance Federal Leader, John Steenhuisen, today met with Rural Maintenance in the town of Frankfort in the Mafube Local Municipality as part of the party’s civil society outreach project. In its pursuit of energy independence from Eskom, Rural Maintenance has been subjected to a long and deliberately drawn-out process in which collusion …

Dear Editor The deplorable state of mortuaries across the country is cause for growing concern. Government regulations on the management of human remains are not being adhered to. The DA urges the appointment of an inter-ministerial committee to investigate the crisis and provide recommendations to strengthen the regulatory environment. The DA will write to the …

Dear Editor Reports of foreign mothers being extorted at Tambo Memorial Hospital is concerning coupled with mothers being refused assistance when they deliver their babies. The DA will conduct an oversight visit to the hospital in the coming weeks to address the situation and will submit in-depth written parliamentary questions to the Minister of Health, …

Dear Editor Godongwana’s revenue projections based on 1.4% economic growth resulted in a R60 billion revenue shortfall. Treasury would need to borrow money to fund the shortfall caused by improper forecasting and ANC irresponsible spending requirements. The DA offers an anchor of hope with economic and foreign policy and the proposed alternative 2023 MTBPS. When …

Dear Editor The DA began an inclusive Parliamentary process of drafting legislation that would stabilise coalition governments in October of 2022. We sought the inputs of other political parties represented in Parliament in order to make sure when we get to the drafting process, we would have incorporated their diversity of views. The ANC could …

Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance is of the strong opinion that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Bill currently serving before Parliament is unconstitutional and will not assist in dealing with police abuse and misconduct within the South African Police Service (SAPS). Last week the Democratic Alliance wrote to the Acting Chairperson of the …

Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) takes serious note of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel’s, intention to end the 12-month hiatus on the egregious anti-dumping duties on chicken imports. We want to be clear: this is a terrible decision. These tariffs, endorsed by the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) and the …

Dear Editor The NLC paid R24.7 million to Sunday World to counter corruption exposes by journalist Raymond Joseph. DA will urge Arena Holdings to investigate Mr. Sefara’s actions during his editorship. DA demands investigation into alleged misuse of state resources and adherence to competitive bidding protocols at the NLC. In response to parliamentary questions posed …

Dear Editor The Department of Correctional Services has delayed announcing a timeline for Zuma’s return to prison, causing anxiety and raising doubts about the strength of the nation’s judicial system. The DA demands that Zuma immediately returns to Estcourt Correctional Centre to serve the remainder of his 15-month sentence. We will take further action if …