Mbenenge Inquiry: Tribunal Rejects “Hearsay” Statements About Secretary’s Life
Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge to take the stand on Monday
Letter
Mayor Moya Must Declare Her Position on Mettler Attack
Dear Editor Yesterday, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Tshwane wrote to Tshwane Mayor, Nasiphi Moya to raise concern about the attacks by the ANC and other parties in her coalition on Johann Mettler’s appointment as municipal manager in September 2022. I warned her against any move to have Mettler’s appointment terminated, or to use a …
Emfuleni Unfairly Penalises Residents With Faulty Electricity and Water Meters
The Emfuleni Local Municipality’s (Evaton, Sebokeng, Vaal Oewer, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging) unfair practice of overcharging residents with faulty electricity and water meters should not be tolerated. Many consumers receiving such bills have already reported the defective meters, but they cannot be replaced due to the Municipality’s lack of stock. Some residents have been waiting a year, […]
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More Than 2 Million Beneficiaries Could Be Without Their Grants
Dear Editor More than 2 million South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant beneficiaries might not be able to receive the grants come October 2025 should the Public Protector’s warning ring true. The Public Protector investigated allegations of undue delay by SASSA to assume management and control of the payment of social grants to beneficiaries, …
Popcorn Parties to the Rescue
Dear Editor One year into the GNU, we see an interesting phenomenon play out constantly: the DA stands up to the ANC in the interests of a better South Africa, and each time we do, small parties come to the rescue of the ANC. This has been true of the dysfunctional clearing house mechanism, the …
Guess Who Voted Against Better Policing in the Western Cape?
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) proposed that Parliament holds the Minister of Police to account for his May 2025 promise to strengthen policing in the Western Cape with “extraordinary measures” – but the ANC in the National Council of Provinces has bizarrely voted against this. The ANC voted down a motion by Hon. Gotsell …
Defence Department’s Reckless Moratorium
Dear Editor In a single, ill-considered move, the Department of Defence has jeopardised the future of every Independent Power Producer (IPP) project in South Africa, undermining both our energy security and investment prospects. In a letter dated 30 June 2025, issued by Vice Admiral D.M. Mkhonto, the Department placed a moratorium on issuing “No Objection” …
Global Fund to Cut R1.4-Billion to SA
Global Fund is reducing funding to over 100 countries amidst shortfalls
Nurses Suspended After Video of Naked Patient Circulates on Social Media
Residents of Whittlesea in the Eastern Cape stage series of protests over treatment at hospital
The Gloves Are Off
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) will oppose the Department of Human Settlements’ budget because we cannot support allocating R33 billion in taxpayer funds to a department led by a Minister implicated in serious corruption. Since President Ramaphosa refuses to act, the DA will – by taking every possible step to hold Minister Thembi Simelane …
BCM’s Kiwane Resort ‘Money Pit’
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has requested a formal investigation by the Eastern Cape Provincial Government into the Buffalo City Municipality’s Kiwane Resort near Kidd’s Beach, that has evolved into a bottomless money pit. The municipality has shown a continued lack of transparency, accountability, and oversight regarding the Kiwane Resort, which is a public …
Immediate Suspension of SAPS Officers Implicated in Serious Crime Demanded
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) fully supports Police Portfolio Committee Chairperson Ian Cameron’s call for the immediate suspension of all SAPS members arrested or charged with serious criminal offences. Keeping these individuals in active service undermines public trust and the integrity of the police. The DA will write to the Minister of Police to …
SANDF Cannot Account for R2.1 Billion
Dear Editor The Department of Defence is unable to account for R2.1 billion paid to it by the National Treasury. The DA will be writing to the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Defence, requesting urgent accountability. The Democratic Alliance is outraged over the ongoing failure of the Department of Defence to pay outstanding allowances …
Minister Simelane Under Criminal Investigation for Corruption
Dear Editor The DA can reveal that the criminal investigation against ANC Minister Thembi Simelane is underway, following charges laid by the DA. A SAPS investigating officer has now been assigned to investigate the complaint. Minister Simelane is yet another ANC Minister in the National Executive of President Ramaphosa under investigation for a serious crime. …
Tshwane Metro’s Negligence Causes Flooding of Belgian College
The Tshwane Metro’s negligent approach to routine maintenance of water infrastructure has resulted in the loss of millions of litres of water and the flooding of the Belgian college iTversity in Heatherdale over the weekend. A faulty valve at the Main Street reservoir caused the flooding of the college. It is unacceptable that the Metro’s […]
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Criminal Charges Laid Against Minister Nkabane
Dear Editor While the President continues to take no action against ANC corruption in the National Executive, the DA will use every means we can to fight it. Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken decisive action against Minister Nobuhle Nkabane by formally laying criminal charges for deliberately misleading Parliament and abusing her position to …
Questions Around R8 Million Krakeel Sportsfield Upgrade
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) will refer the R8 million upgrade to the Krakeel Sportsfield in the Koukamma Municipality to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture to investigate if public funds were abused. In a written response dated 30 May 2025 to questions I posed in Parliament, the Minister of Sport, …
R100K Taxpayer-Funded Legal Bill for Magistrate’s Protection
Dear Editor The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development continues to defend a shocking display of state overreach and misuse of public funds as revealed by a DA parliamentary question. The Department spent over R100k of public money on a personal protection order for a magistrate, when the Magistrate herself could have attended to this …
Lotto Tender Scandal Deepens
Dear Editor The DA calls for a comprehensive and independent investigation into the awarding of the fourth national lottery licence to Sizekhaya Holdings. The investigation must be fully independent, without any ANC political influence. The revelations and scandals around the new Lottery Operator licence continue to deepen, tied to the family of ANC Deputy President …
Deputy Mayor Owes R12.5 Million in Unpaid Rental
Dear editor The DA in North West can today reveal that the Deputy Mayor of Tshwane and MMC for Finance, Cllr Eugene Modise, owes the struggling North West Housing Corporation (NWHC) more than R12,5 million for the rental of the Morula Sun property through his company, Mzanzi Resorts. This was revealed in reply to a …
US Aid Cuts Leave Rural Lesotho Schools Searching for Alternative Funding
Across Lesotho, many children are still learning in church halls and outside, says education official
Oudtshoorn: Unqualified and Overpaid Fire Chief Appointed
GOOD Statement by Sonia Bentley,GOOD Oudtshoorn Councillor 26 June 2025 The GOOD Party has submitted a formal letter to the Municipal Manager of the Greater Oudtshoorn Municipality, raising urgent concerns regarding the irregular and unlawful appointment of Ralph Witbooi as Acting Chief of the Fire Department.This appointment constitutes a serious breach of municipal regulations and […]
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Top SAPS Officials Arrested
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance welcomes the arrest of Lt General Khumalo, Brigadier Ncube, Brigadier Madondo and Major General Gabela, top figures within the South African Police Service’s Crime Intelligence CI Division. This is a welcomed step in rescuing an organisation on the brink of collapse. This points to yet another serious breach of trust …
Steenhuisen Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Ramaphosa After Firing of Whitfield
Madam Speaker, Yesterday, President Cyril Ramaphosa put South Africa’s future at stake. Shortly before Cabinet met yesterday, he informed me that he intends to remove Andrew Whitfield as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. I requested twenty-four hours to speak to Whitfield and my party. However, before I could even do so, just three …