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Statement by Stephen Moore MP – DA Spokesperson for Water and Sanitation: A week ago, responding to a water crisis years in the making, the Minister of Water and Sanitation and the Minister of Cooperative Governance descended upon Gauteng to brief the public on interventions. There have been no concrete interventions since. As it stands, …
Concern about decision to buy Chinese MRI machine from local company instead of one from Philips
Statement by Toby Chance MP – DA Spokesperson on Trade, Industry & Competition: The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition’s appearance before Parliament yesterday exposed its persistent underfunding of the film sector while it spends billions on other sectors, with unclear returns. The Department’s plan to solve the issue is insufficient and repeats old promises …
Statement by Henro Kruger MP – DA Spokesperson for Small Business Development: The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), acknowledging that small businesses face “a multitude of regulations, by-laws, licensing requirements and bureaucratic hurdles”, and his undertaking that the final Business Licensing Bill must make …
Statement by Beyers Smit MP – DA Spokesperson on Agriculture: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the Minister of Agriculture’s announcements regarding the arrival of the next bulk order of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines and the decision, that in terms of the Animal Diseases Act, private veterinarians are permitted to register to administer vaccines as part …
Statement by Helen Zille – Chairperson of Federal Council: The Democratic Alliance calls on voters to reject the online disinformation campaigns that are attempting to undermine the integrity of South African elections. We note with serious concern the reports regarding alleged foreign-linked influence operations aimed at running a counter-campaign against the DA in South Africa. …
Statement y Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education & Training: The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), together with the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to urgently resolve outstanding funding and allowance issues affecting university students. Across the country, we have continued to …
Statement by Helen Zille and Stephen Moore MP: In a time of profound crisis for Johannesburg and Gauteng residents, the DA is deeply concerned to discover that Rand Water may be misleading the public, by claiming to provide more water to the urban networks than they actually are. While Rand Water Spokesperson, Makenosi Maroo, has …
The following speech was delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, during the Debate on the President’s State Of The Nation Address in Parliament today: Speaker, Honourable Members, Fellow South Africans, Today, as I rise to respond to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, I do so with a sense …
Statement by Tersia Marshall MPL – DA Spokesperson for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mpumalanga has lodged a formal written complaint with the Public Protector concerning the following issues in Victor Khanye Local Municipality: unlawful mining activities on agricultural land, environmental statutory violations, irregular property valuations, and systemic …
Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the decision by the Chairperson of the Select Committee on Security and Justice to summon the Western Cape Provincial Commissioner of Police, Lt. Genl. Patekile, to appear before the Committee on Wednesday, 18 February, following sustained DA …
Statement by Tertuis Simmers – DA Western Cape Leader: The DA welcomes the resignation of Jarques Esau, Ward 25 Councillor in George Municipality, who has resigned from the ANC and joined the DA. Councillor Esau served as Ward 25 Councillor from 2017 to 2026 and has been involved in the ANC since the age of …
As part of its oversight role, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) attended a tribunal last week to determine whether the proposed development of Meyersdal Extension 31 in Alberton complies with all relevant requirements and legislation. Various residents approached the party to raise their objections. They are particularly concerned about the project’s legality, infrastructure readiness […]
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“If you don’t pay the cooldrink money, your things are not going to get done”
Statement by George Michalakis MP – DA Chief Whip in Parliament: On 5 February 2026 the Democratic Alliance (DA) lodged a complaint with the Public Protector, among others, regarding the Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George’s, salary increase of more than 88% since 2022, and the misappropriation of funds relating to the BRICS summit at Emperor’s …
Statement by Angel Khanyile MP – DA Spokesperson for Women, Youth & People with Disabilities: The Democratic Alliance (DA) will be submitting parliamentary questions on the reported R1 million National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) trip to New York, and we will probe this matter until full answers are provided. We are seriously concerned over reports …
Statement by Stephen Moore MP – DA Spokesperson on Water & Sanitation: The Democratic Alliance cannot accept the communication from the Gauteng Provincial Government on Friday painting a picture of a water crisis under control. All indications are that Gauteng has begun water-shifting, termed “load shifting” by Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Friday, and borne …
Statement by Desiree van der Walt – Presiding Officer: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mpumalanga province today hosted a successful Congress in Sabie, Thaba Chweu Local Municipality The DA’s successful internal democratic systems have delivered results that represent the will of the delegates. Those elected to positions of leadership follows: Provincial Leader: Jane Sithole Deputy …
The following speech was delivered yesterday by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, at the Mpumalanga Provincial Congress in Sabie, Mpumalanga: Friends, colleagues, fellow Democrats, It is a privilege to be with you today in Mbombela, and on Valentine’s Day! It’s especially fitting that we’re gathered here on the day which celebrates the …
Statement by Andrew de Blocq MP – DA Spokesperson on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: The release of the 2025 rhino poaching statistics by Minister Willie Aucamp indicate that a total of 352 rhinos were poached across South Africa in 2025, down from 420 in 2024 and 499 in 2023. This represents a repeated 16% …
Statement by Kevin Mileham MP – DA Spokesperson for Electricity and Energy: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s clear and unambiguous commitment in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to establish a “fully independent state-owned transmission entity” that will have direct “ownership and control of transmission assets”. This announcement marks a significant …
Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP – DA Spokesperson on Police: The Democratic Alliance (DA) supports the President’s announcement of the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to assist in combating gang violence in Cape Town and parts of Gauteng. Given the sustained and escalating levels of gang-related crime, decisive intervention is justified. …
Statement by John Steenhuisen MP – Leader of the Democratic Alliance: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address tonight comes amidst a backdrop of an improving economy, but South Africa needs faster growth and more investment to deliver on the promise of the GNU. Economic recovery under the GNU is now underway. Inflation has …