Democratic Alliance

Calls mounts for Ekurhuleni city manager’s suspension amid fraud case

Calls are mounting for the immediate suspension of Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, following his arrest. Lerutla who was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport, faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. The 40 year old appeared before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court alongside suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi on Monday. According to police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe, he was initially arrested for speeding […]

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Gauteng government, DA clash over handling of FMD outbreak

The Gauteng Provincial Government and the Democratic Alliance (DA) are at odds over the province's handling of the ongoing Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak. This dispute comes as concerns continue to grow over the impact of the disease on farmers and food security. In a statement released on Tuesday, the provincial government rejected the DA's claims that Premier Panyaza Lesufi had failed to coordinate an effective response. On Monday, the DA's […]

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Joburg on Edge | Workers fight to survive as DA warns of financial collapse in R10bn wage battle

Frustration, anger and desperation spilled into the streets of Johannesburg’s CBD as municipal workers shut down Pilchard Street, turning a wage dispute into a standoff over survival, politics and the city’s financial future. Scores of workers affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) gathered outside the Gauteng High Court on Thursday, rejecting the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) urgent bid to block the implementation of a more than R10 billion […]

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DA leadership contest upended as Steenhuisen bows out

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen, has officially bowed out of the party's leadership race, saying he will not seek re-election and will instead focus on his ministerial responsibilities. Speaking at the Riverside Hotel in eThekwini, he reflected on his two terms as federal leader, saying his tenure would be remembered for guiding the DA from the opposition benches into national government. He says his next mission is to build on […]

February 4, 2026 17

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George exits, claiming the DA is ‘captured’ by the ANC

Former minister and Democratic Alliance (DA) MP, Dion George, has accused DA leader John Steenhuisen of being captured by the African National Congress (ANC) and other alleged criminal interests. George announced his resignation from the DA in an exclusive interview with eNCA on Thursday, saying the situation within the party had become intolerable. A DA member since 1995, George has now decided to step down as chairperson of the party’s […]

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Maluleke’s appointment as acting NSFAS chair sparks political backlash

Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has come under fire for appointing Dr Mugwena Maluleke as the Acting Chairperson of the NSFAS Board. Maluleke, who currently serves as the General Secretary of the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU), replaces Karen Stander, who resigned citing racism, bullying, intimidation, and safety concerns. The Department says Dr Maluleke’s appointment aims to ensure stability as the Minister seeks a court review to […]

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There has never been such an inclusive policy process in the Democratic Alliance| Helen Zille

Democratic Alliance Federal council Chairperson Helen Zille has dismissed allegations that the party's policy conference was a mere exercise to rubber stamp predetermined outcomes. The DA held an online press briefing on Monday, 7 September 2020, following its two day online policy conference at the weekend. Several delegates have cried fowl, alleging that they weren't given an opportunity to comment during the process to adopt certain policies. However the party's […]

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