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Statement by Karabo Khakhau MP – DA National Spokesperson: The Democratic Alliance governed City of Cape Town has delivered more government funded homes than any other ANC governed Metro in South Africa. The Minister of Human Settlements has confirmed that the City is the nation’s leading provider of government funded homes across all metros, having …
Statement by Desiree van der Walt MP – DA Member on the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes a major milestone for South Africa’s agricultural biosecurity: the restart of vaccine production at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Onderstepoort Veterinary Research campus, the first batches of vaccine being produced under DA Minister of …
Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga’s withdrawal of the SANDF from the UN MONUSCO mission in the DRC was not a moment too soon. The bitter reality is that our defence force currently suffers from a dangerous combination of strategic …
The future of Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) – and with it more than 4 000 jobs and tens of thousands of positions throughout the automotive value chain – hangs in the balance due to government’s ongoing failure to take decisive action by making essential policy adjustments for the automotive industry. Volkswagen has unequivocally stated that […]
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Statement by Toby Chance MP – DA Spokesperson on Trade, Industry & Competition: The Democratic Alliance urges Minister Tau to work with his cabinet colleagues to re-build trade relations with the USA after the Senate renewed AGOA for a year, backdated to September 2025. South Africa has been penalised with 30% tariffs under President Trump’s …
Statement by Kevin Mileham MP – DA Spokesperson on Electricity & Energy: The DA is fighting to oppose higher electricity prices for all South Africans. The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes confirmation from the Office of the Public Protector that it has received a comprehensive response from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) regarding …
Statement by Tertuis Simmers – DA Western Cape Leader: Today, the Democratic Alliance announced the first tranche of Western Cape mayoral candidates, who will take our offer of hope to the residents of their municipalities. This marks the DA’s readiness to get to work, delivering reliable basic services, safeguarding communities, rooting out corruption and providing …
Statement by Rikus Badenhorst MP – DA Whip in the NCOP and member of the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has lodged an official complaint with the office of the Public Protector against the Secretary to Parliament, Xolile George, former speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, …
The following speech was Delivered in Cape Town today by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, at the announcement of DA Mayoral Candidates in the Western Cape: Fellow South Africans, Members of the media, Friends of the Democratic Alliance, and all gathered here today, Many would be aware of my announcement in Durban, …
Statement by Jan de Villiers MP – DA National Spokesperson: The Democratic Alliance extends our sincere gratitude to John Steenhuisen for six years of determined leadership as Federal Leader of the party. Under his leadership, the DA not only strengthened its institutional stability and electoral performance, but achieved a historic breakthrough by entering national government, …
Statement by Tertuis Simmers – DA Western Cape Leader: Voters in the Western Cape have endorsed the DA’s delivery record once again by ousting the ANC in Langeberg and Cederberg by-elections. The DA secured almost double the vote received in the last Local Government Elections in both wards, taking both away from the ANC. These …
The following speech was delivered in eThekwini today by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen: Ladies and gentlemen, I am joined here today by my beautiful family, some of my closest friends, and some of my dearest colleagues. I want to particularly acknowledge those who were there in the beginning, Rosemary Harrison, who’s …
Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP – DA Spokesperson on Police: The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the brief court appearance yesterday, 2 February, of two men described as “VIP protectors” attached to the Mayor of Madibeng Municipality, who face charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice following the fatal shooting of South African Air …
Statement by Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training: The DA has today written to the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to present a report on the accreditation of private student accommodation and account for failures on the ground. This …
Statement by Michele Clarke MP – DA Spokesperson on Health: The Democratic Alliance (DA) is thrilled by the news of vaccine trials for HIV. While in an early trial phase, this shows South Africa’s brilliant medical research capabilities. This is a moment of hope. Our country has a deeply traumatic history with HIV/AIDS, which we …
Alra Park pensioners want indigent relief and debt cancellation
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Stellenbosch Local Municipality conducted an oversight visit last weekend to the Onder Papegaaiberg area, including the historic cemetery, the adjacent bridge, the railway line and surrounding informal settlement. The visit was prompted by numerous complaints from residents about illegal dumping, informal settlement, and serious safety and environmental […]
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Statement by Leah Potgieter MP – DA Spokesperson for Sports, Arts and Culture: The Democratic Alliance (DA) warns that any potential strike action at the National Arts Council (NAC) must not result in disruptions to the payment of Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6) grants, which are critical to the survival of South Africa’s creative …
Statement by Karabo Khakhau MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Higher Education: The Democratic Alliance has (written) to the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr. Buti Manamela, to demand an immediate investigation into the manner in which the Principal of the Capricorn TVET, Mr. Lekau Mamabolo, handles sexual harassment cases at the TVET College. …
Statement by Jan de Villiers MP – DA National Spokesperson: The Democratic Alliance congratulates South African singer Tyla on winning her second Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. She once again took home the trophy in the Best African Music Performance category for her hit single Push 2 Start, following her previous win …
Statement by Jane Cowley MPL – Shadow MEC for Health: Residents of Qonce may soon be left without reliable access to emergency and essential healthcare as Grey Hospital faces a looming service collapse, placing vulnerable patients, expectant mothers, and the elderly at immediate risk. For many families, Grey Hospital is the only nearby facility for …
Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP – DA Spokesperson on Police: The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns the tragic killing of Air Force Sergeant Michael Swanton and extends our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. The killing occurred on the Mabopane main road within Madibeng Local Municipality, where an unmarked vehicle fitted with a …
Statement by Samantha Graham-Maré MP – DA Dr Beyers Naude Constituency Leader: Minister Gayton McKenzie misled the people of the Eastern Cape when, a year and a half ago, he told the media that he was not approving the name changes for Graaff-Reinet and that there were bigger issues that needed attention. He has now …
The following speech was delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, at the party’s provincial congress in Bloemfontein: Fellow Democrats It is a privilege to be with you today in the Free State, a province defined by its agricultural strength, its resilient communities, and its enormous, often unrealised potential. The history of …