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Democratic Alliance calls for urgent dialogue following US expulsion of Rasool
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DA Urges Action as US Expels SA Ambassador Rasool

WASHINGTON, D.C. – South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled on March 14, 2025, escalating diplomatic tensions and prompting the Democratic Alliance (DA) to warn of economic fallout with a key trade partner, amid disputes over geopolitical stances.
March 15, 2025
South Africa Johannesburg 25 January 2025 The African National Congress ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his opening remarks at the party s annual National Lekgotla
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Ramaphosa Defends ANC Policies In Unity Government

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the ANC will push forward with its policy agenda within the government of national unity, particularly focusing on land expropriation without compensation, despite strong resistance from coalition partner Democratic Alliance. Speaking at the ANC’s NEC lekgotla
January 26, 2025
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DA Shifts Stance As Ramaphosa Implements BELA Act

South Africa’s opposition party, DA, has moved from resistance to acceptance as controversial education law gains full implementation status. President Cyril Ramaphosa authorized the immediate implementation of the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act on Friday, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) notably
December 21, 2024
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has announced measures to ban the use of pesticides in schools
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Education Minister Defends Bela Act Amid Cabinet Tension

South Africa’s Basic Education Minister faces pressure over controversial education law implementation while asserting commitment to gradual rollout. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has affirmed her commitment to implementing the Basic Education Laws Amendment (Bela) Act, despite growing political tensions that
December 10, 2024
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DA councillor faces assault charges after pub brawl

A Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor is facing criminal charges for allegedly assaulting a member of the public in an incident that began at a local pub and continued at a hospital, bringing calls for party disciplinary action. Police spokesperson Christopher Spies confirmed
December 3, 2024
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ANC’s Mbalula: 100 days of GNU ‘not a celebration’

The African National Congress (ANC) says an event marking 100 days of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) is “not a celebration” but an “important reflection”. ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula made the comments after the South African Communist Party (SACP),
October 14, 2024
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DA Challenges MK Party’s Election Rigging Claims in Court

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal steps to counter the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party’s recent attempt to nullify the results of the 2024 national and provincial elections. The MK Party alleges that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) manipulated the election outcomes
June 26, 2024