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Geordin Hill-Lewis: You cannot fight permanent crime with temporary leadership
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (285+ words) Note to Editors: Please find the following attachments." Today in Gqeberha, I joined thousands in marching from Gelvan Park to the SAPS 10111 Centre in Schauderville to demand urgent action against violent crime in Nelson Mandela Bay. This march is for…...
DA's Minister Aucamp opens private vaccine imports and sales, to eradicate Foot & Mouth Disease
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (272+ words) Please find attached English and Afrikaans videos by Jan de Villiers MP. The announcement by Minister of Agriculture, Willie Aucamp, that government will end complete state control over vaccine imports and distribution, will open the door for private entities and…...
Subject to Citizen: a New Vision for South Africa
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1746+ words) Note to Editors: The following major speech on the state of our politics was delivered today by DA Leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, in Sandton: Thank you for joining me today in Sandton. This is my first major speech as Leader of…...
GNU representatives to be sworn in with clear mandate to deliver the DA difference
1+ week, 2+ day ago (259+ words) Note to Editors: English and Afrikaans voicenotes from DA Leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, are attached here and here. I congratulate the Democratic Alliance's new representatives in the National Executive who are being sworn in today to serve the people of South…...
DA rejects appointment of Dina Pule, previously guilty of unethical conduct, as Minister in Cabinet
1+ week, 2+ day ago (144+ words) The DA rejects and condemns President Cyril Ramaphosa's shock decision last night to appoint Dina Pule back into Cabinet. Dina Pule was removed from Cabinet in disgrace, years ago, with serious findings against her by the Public Protector including maladministration…...
DA files Con Court papers to get Jacob Zuma to repay R28. 9 mil legal costs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (309+ words) Please find attached English soundbite by Ashor Sarupen, MP." The Democratic Alliance has filed papers in the Constitutional Court opposing Jacob Zuma's latest attempt to avoid repaying the nearly R29 million he owes the State for his personal legal costs. Mr…...
Spike in African Penguin breeding pairs at Boulders welcomed by the DA
1+ week, 5+ day ago (472+ words) A welcome increase of 92 breeding pairs (or 13%) of African Penguins at the Boulders Beach colony is positive news for this popular species which was declared Critically Endangered in 2024. All penguin colonies, including this popular tourist destination within the Table Mountain…...
Auditor General reports to Parliament that Ramaphosa was right: The best-run Municipalities are DA-controlled
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (361+ words) The Auditor General of South Africa's release of municipal audit outcomes, and her report to Parliament this week, has affirmed President Cyril Rampahosa's declaration that the best-run Municipalities are DA-controlled. From this week's Auditor General report it emerged that many…...
Changes to DA representation in the Government of National Unity
3+ week, 2+ day ago (499+ words) Note to Editors: English and Afrikaans voicenotes from the DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis are attached. Following a careful assessment of the DA's team in the Government of National Unity, I have written to President Ramaphosa setting out several changes to…...
DA oversight finds Khayelitsha SAPS with no DNA kits and 12 vehicles out of service
3+ week, 3+ day ago (461+ words) Please find attached English and Afrikaans soundbites by Nicholas Gotsell MP. " Shortages of DNA kits critical for criminal investigations " Khayelitsha SAPS has 12 vehicles in for repairs " Western Cape SAPS confirms DA call for expansion of investigation powers The DA continues…...