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South AfricaDA in Tshwane opens fraud case against Deputy Mayor- South AfricaSouth African ruling party refuses to abandon B-BBEE amid GNU tensionsSouth Africa's ruling African National Congress said it will not abandon the country's race-based economic empowerment policy despite opposition from parties within the Government of National Unity, exposing tensions within the coalition government. Zuko Godlimpi, deputy minister of trade…November 15, 2025
- South AfricaDA predicts ANC decline in Western Cape after Delport defectionCAPE TOWN, 5 November 2025- The Democratic Alliance (DA) says the African National Congress (ANC) faces an ANC decline in the Western Cape following the defection of its former provincial secretary, Neville Delport. Delport joined the DA on Wednesday, accusing the ANC of undermining the will of…November 5, 2025
- South AfricaIFP Maintains Support for BEE Policy Amid DA ProposalJOHANNESBURG, 21 October 2025- The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has reaffirmed its support for South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy, rejecting calls from the Democratic Alliance (DA) to replace it. The DA recently unveiled its Economic Inclusion for All Bill, which seeks to repeal…October 21, 2025
- CrimeDA urges Ramaphosa to expand SIU graft probe to North WestJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to extend the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) graft probe, initially focused on Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng, to other provinces, including the North West. DA Member of Parliament Michele Clarke said…October 3, 2025
- PoliticsDA Calls for End to JMPD Revenue-Based Policing TargetsDA MPL and Gauteng spokesperson for community safety, Michael Sun has demanded the abolition of revenue-based policing targets imposed on Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers. “Officers have reliably informed us that they are under pressure to each collect at least R7,000 in…August 4, 2025
- PoliticsDA's Zille Reflects on 'Culture Shock' in ANC CoalitionThe Democratic Alliance (DA) has navigated a challenging year in South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) alongside the African National Congress (ANC), with DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille calling the partnership a "culture shock." Zille acknowledged the ANC's adherence to the…July 27, 2025
- PoliticsSteenhuisen Praises GNU Budget as Savvy CompromiseCape Town- Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has welcomed the passage of the Government of National Unity (GNU)’s first budget on Wednesday, describing it as a "savvy compromise." This follows weeks of tension, where Steenhuisen had threatened to oppose the budget unless President…July 24, 2025
- PoliticsDA Drops Motion of No Confidence Against Ramaphosa, For NowThe Democratic Alliance (DA) has withdrawn its threat to table a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa, opting to remain in the Government of National Unity (GNU) despite ongoing tensions with the African National Congress (ANC). DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille…July 1, 2025
- PoliticsMalema Urges DA to Exit GNU, Eyes EFF's EntryJulius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has called for the Democratic Alliance (DA) to exit the Government of National Unity (GNU), arguing it would pave the way for his party to join the coalition. His remarks follow the DA's threat to withdraw from the National Dialogue…June 30, 2025
- PoliticsDA Warns Ramaphosa Over No-Confidence Motion ThreatCAPE TOWN- The Democratic Alliance (DA) has intensified its stance against President Cyril Ramaphosa, with federal chair Helen Zille warning that tabling a motion of no-confidence in him is not an empty threat. Zille criticized Ramaphosa for failing to address corruption within the African…June 30, 2025
- PoliticsDA MP Whitfield Slams Firing as 'Unnecessary Provocation'Former deputy minister of trade, industry, and competition, Andrew Whitfield, has described his dismissal by President Cyril Ramaphosa as an "unnecessary provocation" that risks destabilizing South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU), with the Democratic Alliance (DA) warning it may…June 27, 2025
- PoliticsDA MP’s Ancestral Calling Sparks Caucus ClashDemocratic Alliance (DA) MP Karabo Khakhau, a spiritual healer, faced scrutiny after sitting on the floor during a caucus meeting on 22 May, an act linked to her ancestral spirits. Sources say she also burped in prior meetings, prompting a private discussion with DA chief whip George Michalakis. A…June 24, 2025
- HealthGauteng Premier Lesufi apologises to cancer patients amid budget controversyJOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi issued a public apology to cancer patients on Tuesday for years-long treatment delays at provincial hospitals, amid revelations that the Health Department underspent its 2024/25 budget by more than R720 million. "I want to take this opportunity to…May 14, 2025
- South AfricaDA takes Employment Equity Act challenge to Pretoria High CourtThe Democratic Alliance (DA) will appear before the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday in a legal challenge against recent amendments to the Employment Equity Act, which the party claims amount to unfair and unconstitutional discrimination. The court action, launched more than two years ago during the…May 6, 2025
- South AfricaGNU Faces Collapse as ANC-DA Budget Feud IntensifiesJust nine months after its formation, South Africa's Government of National Unity appears on the brink of collapse following a bitter dispute over the 2025 national Budget. Tensions exploded this week when Democratic Alliance ministers broke ranks and voted against the fiscal framework in…April 4, 2025
- South AfricaDeputy President Mashatile Defends Budget Vote Against Opposition CriticismDeputy President Paul Mashatile has defended the controversial National Budget approval, declaring that any fiscal plan ignoring marginalised communities "is not a budget that is for the people and must therefore be rejected." Speaking virtually at the Gauteng Investment Conference in Melrose Arch…April 3, 2025
- PoliticsHelen Zille under fire over pre-raid knowledge claimHelen Zille’s comments about having prior knowledge of recent raids on Cape Town Mayco members’ offices have sparked legal and political concerns. Zille, Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council, revealed that she was informed about the raids by JP Smith, the city's Safety and…January 25, 2025
- South AfricaANC's Ramaphosa Asserts Continued Dominance at Party's 113th AnniversarySouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has robustly declared that the African National Congress (ANC) will retain its grip on state power, despite coalition challenges, during the party's 113th birthday celebrations in Cape Town. Addressing thousands at Mandela Park stadium in Khayelitsha…January 11, 2025
