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Statement by George Michalakis MP – DA Chief Whip in Parliament: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the establishment of a committee on the Presidency. This comes more than one year after the DA put the matter back on the agenda of the National Assembly Rules Committee in October 2024. The National Assembly adopted new rules …
Statement by Leah Potgieter MP – DA Spokesperson on Sport, Arts and Culture: Despite Minister Gayton McKenzie’s repeated claims that certain federations were failing governance and compliance standards, the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has confirmed there was no valid reason to defund them. Treasury rejected the Minister’s request to redirect R62 million from …
Statement by Mat Cuthbert MP – DA Head of Policy: Today, the Democratic Alliance presented our Economic Inclusion for All Bill to Nedlac, marking an important step in reshaping South Africa’s empowerment framework. We welcome the constructive engagement at Nedlac and value the perspectives shared by business, labour, and civil society. This feedback will be …
Statement by Ciska Jordaan MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson for Basic Education: The Democratic Alliance has raised concerns about the provision of the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), a nationally funded programme implemented by provincial departments of education (PEDs). As the academic year nears its end, the growing demand to provide meals to vulnerable learners …
Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The DA notes with alarm yet another so-called “escape” from police custody. The latest incident occurred at the Sea Point SAPS, where a suspect fled through an unsecured window before being re-arrested this morning. This is now the fourth escape incident in …
Statement by Toby Chance MP – DA Spokesperson on Trade, Industry & Competition: The DA is deeply disturbed by reports that the Competition Commission’s has imposed “transformation” conditions on the noble plan to turn Curro schools into a non-profit organisation, which would expand access to quality education for hundreds of thousands of children, on the …
Statement by by Nazley Sharif MP – DA Spokesperson on Basic Education: The DA applauds the Minister of Basic Education’s launch of the R496 million Education Outcomes Fund, South Africa’s largest outcomes based investment in Early Childhood Development. This is an important step toward giving more young children the strong foundation they need to succeed. …
Statement by Mlondi Mdluli MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Trade, Industry & Competition: Proposed import permits create red tape and grant excessive powers. The DA calls for reforms that boost competitiveness and protect the economy. The Democratic Alliance notes with deep concern the government’s decision to dramatically expand its already-sprawling steel tariff review. This …
Statement by by Ian Cameron MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police: Over 3 400 SAPS firearms were lost or stolen, with most now in criminal hands. The Firearms Control Bill targets responsible citizens instead of fixing SAPS mismanagement. The DA will oppose the Bill and, if needed, take legal action to defend citizens’ right …
Statement by Igor Scheurkogel MP – NCOP Spokesperson on CoGTA: The R59 provincial road has turned into a death trap for motorists and an economic liability for the industries and businesses lining its route. Beginning in Dealesville in the Free State, the R59 runs north-east across the Vaal River and ends in Tulisa Park near …
Statement by Mzamo Billy MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The Democratic Alliance is calling for immediate steps to protect South Africa’s magistrates, who are facing escalating threats and intimidation simply for doing their jobs. Last week, the Department of Justice briefed the NCOP’s Select Committee on Security and Justice after I …
Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: The resignation of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, as a member of parliament, in the face of criminal charges for mercenary recruitment, and in the middle of her treason trial, is a first step toward full criminal accountability. The DA insists that all criminal accountability …
Statement by Lisa Schickerling MP, DA Spokesperson on Police: The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on SAPS to release full and disaggregated GBV and child violence statistics without delay. The latest crime statistics presented by Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia raise serious concerns about accuracy, completeness and transparency, especially during the 16 Days of Activism …
Statement by Nazley Sharif MP, DA Spokesperson on Basic Education: After the appointment of my colleague, Alexandra Abrahams MP, as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition, I will be sponsoring the DA’s “Safe Relinquishment Bill”, also known as the Baby Savers Bill. This is crucial, as it legalises and regulates baby savers and baby …
Statement by Mzamo Billy MP, DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns the Justice Minister’s second consecutive absence from the Select Committee on Security and Justice, despite the gravity of the issues confronting South Africa’s magistrates and the urgent need for accountability. This past Wednesday, 26 November 2025, the …
Statement by Cllr Jacqui Uys, DA Tshwane Caucus Chief Whip: An investigative report tabled in the Tshwane Municipal Council today, confirms that Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise unlawfully benefits from a contract between the municipality and Triotic Protection Services. The investigative report compiled by Ncube Incorporated confirms that Modise is in continual breach of the code …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling on the Minister of Small Business Development, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, to withdraw the Business Licensing Bill immediately. This Bill is a disaster for small businesses, informal traders, and start-up entrepreneurs. It claims to make life easier for businesses but does the opposite. Under this Bill, even a street …
Dear Editor The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has promised the Higher Education & Training Committee in Parliament that there would be no glitches or interrupted payments for tuition and accommodation at the start of the 2026 academic year. To hold NSFAS to account, the DA, with the DA Student Organization, will embark on …
Dear Editor After months of delay, SAPS will tomorrow release crime statistics for the last two quarters. The DA is once again demanding that gender-based violence (GBV) and crimes against children are fully included. Just two days ago, South Africa launched the 16 Days of Activism against GBV and child abuse. It would be a …
Dear Editor Communities across Khowa, Cala, Cacadu, Indwe and Dordrecht have been left without water for days after a security strike shut down access to key water treatment works. Residents have been without supply since Monday, creating a growing health and safety emergency. Despite this, the Chris Hani District Municipality has allegedly put no interim …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has today formally laid criminal charges against uMkhonto we Sizwe Party MP, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, for her alleged central role in recruiting and trafficking young South African men into the Russian war effort in Ukraine. We are laying these charges in terms of the Regulation of Foreign Military Assistance Act …
Namakwa residents who have, for more than sixty years, spent their year-end holidays on a stretch of beach near Kleinzee known as “Brazil” are no longer welcome there – and even diamond smuggler Louis Liebenberg has now been dragged into the saga. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) plans to act as mediator between the […]
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is inundated with complaints from residents who are receiving fines because the Mbombela Local Municipality (Nelspruit, Barberton, White River) has failed to replace faulty prepaid electricity meters that the Municipality itself bypassed. The fines stem from the Municipality’s tariff policy, which treats any form of bypassing as tampering – […]
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Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) surge to victory in today’s Johannesburg, Ward 90 by-election proves one thing: people believe in Joburg, and people believe in the DA. The DA’s vote share in Johannesburg Ward 90 grew as follows: From 64.51% in 2024 to 97.18% in 2025 Johannesburg’s voters are uniting behind the DA, and …