Letter

Statement by Adv Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development: The Democratic Alliance notes the proposals announced yesterday by the Minister of Justice and the National Director of Public Prosecutions aimed at strengthening the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). While any genuine attempt to improve South Africa’s capacity to investigate and …

Statement by Khathutshelo Rasilingwane – DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate: Sustained pressure by the Democratic Alliance has led to council authorising the removal of Kemi Behari and Linda Gxasheka as Heads of Department (HODs) for Corporate & Legal Services and for Human Resources, as well as the repayment of the illegal salary increases, they received. Behari …

Statement by Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training: The Democratic Alliance (DA) will launch a probe into the new and deeply disturbing allegations of luxury accommodation, apparent double-booking and excessive travel expenditure under the current NSFAS administration. If these allegations are confirmed, they would constitute a gross abuse of …

Statement by Stephen Moore MP – DA Spokesperson on Water & Sanitation: After a thorough analysis of President Ramaphosa’s “Water Crisis Plan”, the DA cannot accept that it will address South Africa’s pressing water supply crisis. I am deeply concerned that the President’s Plan lacks bold, new solutions, or any budget for implementation. The Parliamentary …

Statement by Geordin Hill-Lewis – Leader of the Democratic Alliance: The DA welcomes the overdue commitment announced today to implement the recommendations of the Mpati Commission. The DA has long called for these reforms, and has proposed draft legislation in Parliament to this effect, particularly the establishment of a properly independent and suitably qualified PIC …

Statement by Dr Igor Scheurkogel MP – DA Member of the National Council of Provinces: The DA has secured an opportunity to put the plight of affected farmers directly before the Board of Directors of the Land Bank, which sits from 29 to 31 July. A full report will be presented to the Board providing …

Statement by Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training: The DA has written to Chairperson Tebogo Letsie of the Higher Education Portfolio Committee, demanding that Minister Manamela play open cards about his plans to waste R11 million of taxpayer money on the unnecessary Administration of NSFAS. Treasury has now rejected …

Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: The Democratic Alliance will seek urgent answers from the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans regarding the official visit by the Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, to Moscow, Russian Federation, on 27 July 2026. According to the …

Statement by Khathutshelo Rasilingwane MPL – DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate: Today, the DA laid a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over the City of Ekurhuleni’s continued failure to adequately address the housing crisis in the City. Last month, we submitted a Memorandum of Demands to Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s Office calling …

Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP – DA Spokesperson on Police: Last week’s tragic Gqeberha incident, where a SAPS officer allegedly killed his wife before taking his own life, shows why SAPS can no longer ignore the mental health crisis among its officers. The DA is calling for urgent action to protect officers, their families and …

Statement by Dr Vicky Knoetze MPL – DA Shadow MEC for COGTA: The South African Human Rights Commission’s investigative report into recreational water quality and wastewater infrastructure failures, tabled today, confirms that sewage pollution is a human-rights crisis threatening dignity, public health, livelihoods, tourism, and the environment. The Democratic Alliance welcomes the Commission’s clear stance …

Statement by Adv Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development: The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the resignation of the Investigating Director and Head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Andrea Johnson, with immediate effect, following evidence presented before the Madlanga Commission. Ms Johnson’s resignation comes at a time when serious …

Statement by Michael Bagraim MP – DA Spokesperson on Employment and Labour: The DA will oppose the job-killing draft Employment Equity Code gazetted by Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth on 24 July during the 60-day public comment process, because it will force businesses to shape their employment plans around government-set racial and gender targets. …

Statement by Dr Chris Hunsinger MP – DA Spokesperson on Transport: The DA has made a formal submission on Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager’s (TRIM) latest Network Statement, calling for South Africa to move away from Transnet running the country’s freight rail network and allow private companies to take over the operation of key rail lines. …

Statement by Stephen Moore MP – DA Spokesperson on Water and Sanitation: The plan released by President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday to address South Africa’s water supply crisis contains nothing new. This is very alarming, and after six months of promises, South Africans desperate for water supply security should remain concerned. The DA has been fighting …

Statement by Andrew Bateman MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Appropriations: The resignation of Public Investment Corporation (PIC) Board Chairperson David Masondo is a significant development, but it is not enough to restore confidence in the institution entrusted with managing over R3 trillion of government employee pension savings and workers’ funds. In the last few …

Statement by Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training: The DA calls on the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, to initiate a departmental review of the NSFAS Act to address the structural problems that continue to undermine the scheme. The Act is now 27 years old and …

Statement by Leah Potgieter MP – DA Spokesperson on Sports, Arts and Culture: Today, the Democratic Alliance has filed a Public Protector complaint against Gayton McKenzie, for an investigation into whether Minister Gayton McKenzie has violated his oath of office as a Cabinet Minister, benefiting his insider circle and the Patriotic Alliance party. The DA’s …

Statement by Andrew Bateman MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Appropriations: The Finance Minister’s decision to seek the removal of the remaining non-executive directors is a recognition that governance at the PIC has suffered a complete breakdown. The suspensions of the Public Investment Corporation’s CEO and CIO, the whistleblower allegations, the FSCA investigation, the resignations …

Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: A DA parliamentary question has revealed that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s promised investigation into the alleged failure to stop Iran from participating in Exercise Will for Peace 2026 has stalled. Although he ordered that the investigation be completed within one month, he has …

Statement by Nazley Sharif MP – DA Spokesperson on Social Development: Minister Dina Pule’s first media briefing did little to convince South Africans that she has a credible plan to fix the Department of Social Development or SASSA. While she acknowledged the panic and frustration caused by the ongoing social grant reviews, her briefing was …

Statement by Dr Mark Burke MP – DA Spokesperson on Finance: For over a decade, the PIC has stumbled from scandal to scandal. At the heart of this chaos is a refusal to appoint non-political directors and a chairperson who is not an ANC Deputy Minister. Today, the DA submitted its Pension Protection Bill to …

Statement by Khathutshelo Rasilingwane MPL – DA Mayoral Candidate for Ekurhuleni: Service delivery in the City of Ekurhuleni is on the brink of collapse due to the municipality’s dire financial situation. The city owes bulk services providers Eskom and Rand Water millions of rands, while contractors who have provided services to the city remain unpaid. …

Statement by Kevin Mileham MP – DA Spokesperson on Electricity and Energy: The devastating error made by NERSA last year, leaving a R54-million shortfall in Eskom’s revenue, is likely to kill over 41,000 jobs as higher electricity charges come into effect. This is a crisis, as more people face losing their jobs because of exorbitant …