Maimane Voted DA’s First Black Leader in a Landslide Victory

History was made in South Africa on Mothers’ Day as the DA concluded its federal congress by electing its first black leader. Mmusi Maimane was elected with a majority of 90%, beating three other would be... Read more »

Mazibuko Not Taking Over From Helen Zille

After the sudden announcement by the current leader of the official opposition in South African politics, the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille, on Sunday that she will not be standing for re-election when the p... Read more »

Elections 2014: ANC Wins With a Weaker Majority

On Friday afternoon, in the aftermath of the election and with almost all the votes having been counted, there have emerged many views about the tentative results. The African Union observer mission to the elec... Read more »

DA participates in the 53rd Sharpeville Massacre Commemoration

Smanga kumalo— Mrs Mampinga Ndamane, who is a survivor of the Sharpeville Massacre, commemorated Human Rights Day with the Democratic Alliance at Sharpeville in the Vaal on Thursday. A-96-year-old Ndamane, ... Read more »

I agree with Hellen Zille, R250 million to upgrade Zuma’s homestead is too much

As much as I am a member of the ANC, I respect Hellen Zille for standing up for the truth. South Africa is currently facing a high rate of unemployment and poverty. Many students are struggling to pay for educa... Read more »