Democratic Alliance (DA)

JOHANNESBURG, 23 October 2025– The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says it will table a no-confidence motion against Premier Panyaza Lesufi following a damning report by the Public Protector that found his administration acted unlawfully in deploying crime prevention wardens. The opposition party’s announcement comes a day after Lesufi confirmed plans to phase out the […]

JOHANNESBURG, 22 October 2025– The South African public has been given 30 days to provide feedback on the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) proposed legislation to repeal the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act. The Public Procurement Amendment Bill, introduced by the DA, was officially published in the Government Gazette on Tuesday, opening it for public comment. […]

GERMISTON, South Africa- Ekurhuleni Mayor Doctor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza demands answers from the Democratic Alliance on how alleged crime figure Vusimuzi Matlala infiltrated the city’s administration during the party’s 2021-2024 control. The probe follows testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry linking Matlala to municipal police favors. Xhakaza announced the review on September 29, 2025, local […]

Pretoria, South Africa- DA caucus leader Cilliers Brink is questioning delays in blacklisting businessman Edwin Sodi from Tshwane tenders after National Treasury rejected the city’s latest submission for lacking key details. The Democratic Alliance (DA) raised concerns over prolonged bureaucratic hurdles that keep Sodi’s companies eligible for government contracts despite their role in the failed […]

STELLENBOSCH, South Africa- The Democratic Alliance (DA) plans to table a motion to remove Alexander Kannemeyer, Acting Corporate Services Director of Stellenbosch Municipality, following allegations of racism sparked by a leaked video. The motion is set for a special council meeting on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The controversy erupted after a […]

JOHANNESBURG—The Democratic Alliance (DA) has leveled accusations against the African National Congress (ANC), claiming the ruling party has breached the Electoral Code of Conduct. This follows reports that the ANC has engaged Zimbabwe’s governing party, ZANU-PF, to assist in the final stages of its election campaign. As South Africa gears up for its elections scheduled […]