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Statement by Dr Mark Burke MP – DA Spokesperson on Finance: It is deeply problematic that a PIC investment associate appears in an AmaBhungane story, also published in News24 and Daily Maverick, supporting March and March. Tshepo Mathibela listed under the,“Supporters Speak” heading of this article is quoted as saying “I believe we need to …
Statement by Ryan Smith MP – DA Spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation: The appointment of State Capture cadre, Ayanda Dlodlo as South African ambassador to France is the latest example of President Cyril Ramaphosa placing the interests of ANC cadres above those of South Africa and its foreign policy. Ayanda Dlodlo stands accused of …
Statement by Adrian Roos MP – DA Spokesperson on Home Affairs: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes another important step towards making South Africa safer through stronger immigration enforcement under Minister Leon Schreiber. The Department of Home Affairs is currently recruiting 301 new immigration officers to strengthen the country’s ability to combat illegal immigration, enforce South …
Statement by Cllr Magda Botha – DA Walter Sisulu Caucus Leader: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Walter Sisulu Local Municipality has written to the Hawks to request an urgent investigation into a long-term lease consortium agreement of key Walter Sisulu municipal assets. The deal involves assets including the Aliwal Spa Holiday Resort, Buffelspruit Nature …
Statement by Nazley Sharif MP – DA Spokesperson on Social Development: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Director-General in the Presidency, and Secretary to Cabinet, calling for an immediate lifestyle audit of Dina Pule, the newly sworn-in Minister of Social Development appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week. The DA’s letter has been …
Statement by Khathutshelo Rasilingwane MPL – DA Ekurhuleni Mayoral Candidate: The Democratic Alliance (DA) will be submitting new information in our possession to the South African Police Service (SAPS) to strengthen the criminal case it previously opened against former Ekurhuleni City Manager, Imogen Mashazi. This follows the latest investigative revelations by News24 that Mashazi resided …
Statement by Ryan Smith MP – DA Spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation: The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes, with deep concern, comments made by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshaveni, who today publicly reprimanded South African High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, for receiving former president Jacob Zuma, and Ajay Gupta upon a recent visit …
Statement by Ian Cameron MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police: The DA has written to the Acting National Commissioner of Police calling for urgent answers after insiders have informed the DA that Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) may be sitting with up to 50 000 crime scene DNA samples awaiting processing, and a further 200 …
Statement by Ian Cameron MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police: The DA calls for the proposed PSIRA regulation amendments and the Firearms Control Amendment Bill to be withdrawn and reconsidered in full. The events around 30 June again showed what communities already know: SAPS cannot fight violent crime alone. Government reportedly had to set …
Statement by Janho Engelbrecht MP – DA Spokesperson on Correctional Services: Today, DA Members of Parliament conducted an oversight at Mangaung Correctional Centre (MCC), the same Centre that was ordered to transition from G4S to the Department of Correctional Services, following their failures that led to the escape of Thabo Bester. Prisons housing the most …
Statement by Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development: The Democratic Alliance welcomes the decision of the Court to reject the sentence proposed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the plea and sentence agreement involving Cat Matlala. The Court’s rejection of the Cat Matlala sentence is a damning indictment …
Statement by Ryan Smith MP – DA Spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation: The Democratic Alliance (DA) has submitted parliamentary questions to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ronald Lamola, to determine why the South African High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, rolled out the red carpet for former president, Jacob Zuma, and …
Statement by Nazley Sharif MP – DA Spokesperson on Social Development: The DA rejects and condemns President Cyril Ramaphosa’s shock decision last night to appoint Dina Pule back into Cabinet. Dina Pule was removed from Cabinet in disgrace, years ago, with serious findings against her by the Public Protector including maladministration and improper conduct. Pule …
Statement by Ashor Sarupen MP – Chairperson of the DA Federal Council: The Democratic Alliance has filed papers in the Constitutional Court opposing Jacob Zuma’s latest attempt to avoid repaying the nearly R29 million he owes the State for his personal legal costs. Mr Zuma is seeking leave to appeal after both the High Court …
The apparent indifference to the appalling condition of roads in and around Alma should not be tolerated; decisive action is needed to address it. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today sent a letter to Limpopo’s MEC for Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure, Mr Sebataolo Rachoene, seeking clarity on the lack of visible progress with […]
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Statement by Geordin Hill-Lewis – Leader of the Democratic Alliance: Today I joined newly elected DA councillor Maki Tshabalala, DA mayoral candidates Kingsol Chabalala and Peter Teixeira, activists and residents in Ward 28, Evaton, to celebrate a historic DA by-election victory and to support practical service delivery work by the Democratic Alliance underway in the …
Statement by Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development: The Democratic Alliance is deeply concerned by confirmed reports that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has entered into lucrative early retirement agreements with senior prosecutors, resulting in the departure of no fewer than 47 experienced prosecution staff members at the end …
Statement by Marina van Zyl MP – DA Spokesperson on Cooperative Governance & Traditional Affairs: The Auditor General of South Africa’s release of municipal audit outcomes, and her report to Parliament this week, has affirmed President Cyril Rampahosa’s declaration that the best-run Municipalities are DA-controlled. From this week’s Auditor General report it emerged that many …
Statement by Michele Clarke MP – DA Spokesperson on Health: This week Parliament’s Committee on Health voted as “desirable” the intention behind the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill – a law that will regulate vaping in South Africa, and the DA supported this vote on desirability. The desirability is an example of …
Statement by Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach MP – DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development: The Democratic Alliance notes with grave concern reports that the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is negotiating a plea agreement with corruption kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. If these reports are true, South Africans have every reason to be alarmed, angry even. See: …
The West Rand District Municipality’s announcement that the June salaries of senior managers and councillors will be delayed due to cash flow problems is a clear sign of a severe financial crisis. According to a letter from the acting municipal manager, Zeblon Mphuphuli, June salaries will only be paid out by 5 July. When a […]
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Statement by Solly Msimanga MPL – DA Gauteng Leader: The Democratic Alliance has consistently opposed previous versions of the Ekurhuleni budget because they failed the test of affordability, accountability and service delivery. We voted against those budgets. However, the reality facing Ekurhuleni today is extraordinary. Three failed budget votes have created a dangerous situation where …
Statement by Andrew Bateman MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Appropriations: The DA has lodged a complaint with the Information Regulator against the Public Investment Corporation, because it continues to keep two public documents secret and hidden from the public. No state entity should be allowed to hide public documents from the public. Both the …
Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: The Democratic Alliance (DA) formally recorded serious concerns about the grossly insufficient information provided in today’s draft report session outlining SANDF deployments. We object unequivocally to the SANDF’s continued sidelining of Parliament’s oversight by failing to deliver the legally-prescribed, timeous reporting and …