Tag: Democratic Alliance

NEWS

WATCH | Zille pledges 200,000 jobs as she launches DA plan to fix Johannesburg

DA federal leader and City of Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has launched the Democratic Alliance manifesto for the upcoming local government elections, sharply criticising the ANC for what she called a governance crisis in Johannesburg. She said the city is suffering from failing infrastructure, including water shortages, potholes and broken traffic lights, blaming corruption and […]

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NEWS

‘Stop obsessing over me’- Lesufi fires sharp jab at DA shower stunt

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has responded to a controversial campaign billboard by the Democratic Alliance (DA), accusing the party of being politically obsessed with him after it mocked his earlier “hotel shower” remarks linked to water shortages in Gauteng. Also see: WATCH | Lesufi sparks outrage: ‘I go to hotels to bath’ amid water crisis The […]

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NEWS

DA boss Steenhuisen quits leadership race amid party turmoil

The leader of the second-largest party in South Africa’s ruling coalition, the Democratic Alliance, announced on Wednesday he would not seek re-election, in a major shake-up ahead of local polls. The pro-business DA – credited with boosting confidence in South Africa when it joined the 10-party coalition in 2024 – has been rocked by a […]

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NEWS

DA unity questioned after Dion George’s exit

The resignation of former minister Dion George from both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Parliament has exposed deep internal fractures, intensifying scrutiny of John Steenhuisen’s leadership and the party’s stability. George’s decision to quit has divided political analysts, with some describing it as a blow that weakens the party’s leadership and credibility. It also raises […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Shocker: Liam Jacobs dumps DA for Gayton Mackenzie’s Patriotic Alliance

Liam Jacobs, a 24-year-old MP known for his fearless voice in Parliament, has officially jumped ship from the Democratic Alliance (DA) to the Patriotic Alliance (PA). The announcement was made by the PA via social media on Saturday morning, welcoming Jacobs as their newest high-profile recruit. The DA, however, claimed it had not received a […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Mama Joy in cloud nine following Renaldo Gouws’ suspension

Mzansi’s most popular sports fanatic Joy Chauke commonly known as Mama Joy says that she is ecstatic following the recent reports that the Democratic Alliance has suspended their MP Renaldo Gouws. The vocal politician has been hot on the heels of Mama Joy after it was reported the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture provided […]

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