Articles containing the tag ‘DA
By Staff Writer On Friday, May 8th, 2026

Constitutional Court Rules National Assembly Acted Unconstitutionally in Blocking Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry

In a landmark ruling delivered on 8 May 2026, the Constitutional Court found that the National Assembly acted unconstitutionally when it voted in December 2022 to block an impeachment inquiry into President Cyr... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

Ramaphosa’s Praise for DA Councillors Sparks ANC Backlash

President Cyril Ramaphosa stirred controversy at an African National Congress (ANC) “roll call” event at FNB Stadium in Soweto on Monday, September 15, by praising the governance of Democratic Alliance (DA)... Read more »
Amid escalating tensions within South Africa's GNU the BELA act contoversy becomes a focal point as the DA defends Minister Gwarube against calls for her dismissal,threatening the stability of the coalition government. Picture:https://images.app.goo.gl/LBBRoH28uX3QuuReA
By Oliver Ngwenya On Sunday, December 8th, 2024

DA Defends Minister Gwarube as ANC Faction Pushes for Dismissal Amid BELA Act Dispute

In South Africa, political tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU) have reached a boiling point as the Democratic Alliance (DA) fiercely criticizes efforts by a faction within the African Nationa... Read more »
By Patrick. M. Sigenu On Friday, November 24th, 2023

Open Letter to the IEC and Everyone Who Can Read It

Dear IEC Management Chairperson : Mr. Mosotho Moepya COMMISSIONER : Ms. Janet Love; Mr. Glen Mashinini; : Dr. Nomsa Masuku; Judge. Dhaya Pillay South African National Flag on political logos I am not sure wheth... Read more »
By Staff Writer On Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021

2021 Municipal Election Results: ANC and DA Losing Support as Small Parties Grow

As the municipal election results continue to trickle in, the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) look set to experience a significant decline in support across the country. With 51... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, June 14th, 2021

Former DA Leader Mmusi Maimane Being Sued for R4 million for Defamation

Four former councilors of the official opposition of South Africa, the Democratic Alliance, have sued the former federal leader of the party for R1 million each for making what they referred to as defamatory st... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Monday, May 24th, 2021

John Hlophe Recuses Himself From Mkhwebane Impeachment

Western Cape Judge President, John Hlophe has written a letter in which he requested his recusal as one of the judges who will hear the case in which troubled Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane is challenging... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Thursday, April 22nd, 2021

Ramaphosa Sets Council Election Date as ANC Cruises to Victory in By-election

The president of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Wednesday announced that the local government elections will be held on Wednesday 27 October 2021. The president made this pronouncement in a s... Read more »
By Gabbriel Bakker On Tuesday, June 4th, 2019

An open letter to the Leader of the Democratic Alliance

Dear Mr Maimane, I hope you are well. I was thoroughly impressed with the recent edition of your ‘Bokamoso’ newsletter (“The real change we need starts in Ramaphosa’s cabinet”) as it firmly outlined a... Read more »
By Oliver Ngwenya On Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

Democratic Alliance Welcomes Suspension of SARS Commissioner Tom Moyane

The president of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has, on Monday, suspended the Commissioner of the South African Revenue Services (SARS), Mr. Tom Moyane. According to a statement that was release... Read more »