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DA demands disciplinary action and public apology following reckless nuclear threat by senior DIRCO official

The Democratic Alliance demands that the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) urgently institute ...
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DA demands accountability as non-alignment is undermined by exercises with Iran and Russia

The media confirmations that Iranian naval vessels are en route to South Africa to participate in the Mosi III naval exercise ...
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Naval Exercise “WILL FOR PEACE” does not fix the problem, it deepens it

The SANDF’s announcement of Exercise WILL FOR PEACE 2026, a China-led naval exercise involving foreign navies in South ...
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DA clarifies misconceptions and reaffirms commitment to fostering strong SA-US relations

The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with deep concern President Donald Trump’s threat to cut critical aid funding in response to the Expropriation Act. While the Act does need to be amended to meet the ...
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DA defeats 2% VAT increase as budget is postponed

Watch John Steenhuisen’s reaction to today’s budget postponement here: The postponement of the Minister of Finance’s 2025/26 National Budget Speech today is a victory for the people of South Africa, ...
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DA tables urgent plan to fix the NPA and jail the corrupt

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is taking urgent action to rescue South Africa’s broken National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and restore justice for victims of corruption. To achieve this, we are ...
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DA launches 2024 Election Campaign to Rescue South Africa

Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) launched its 2024 Election Campaign on the streets of Gelvandale in Gqeberha, where we flighted the first of our national election posters and unveiled our clear ...
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DA withdraws from National Dialogue and resolves to vote against departmental budgets for corrupt ANC Ministers

A year ago, the formation of the multiparty coalition known as the Government of National Unity (GNU) filled our country with hope. It followed the decision by the people of South Africa to remove the ...
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DA writes to NA Speaker for urgent debate, after disturbing allegations of corruption raised by KZN Police Commissioner

Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite by Ian Cameron MP After a troubling briefing today by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the DA has written to National ...
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DA welcomes move to grant visa-free access to Ukrainian diplomats and officials

Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Ryan Smith MP. The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes an announcement today by Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, that the Republic of South ...
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DA opens corruption case against Blade Nzimande

Download pictures here, here, here and here. Caption: The DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Karabo Khakhau MP and DA Chief Whip, Siviwe Gwarube MP, laying criminal ...
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DA concludes working visit to the United States

Please see attached soundbite by Emma Louise Powell MP. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has concluded a week-long working visit to Washington, D.C., aimed at stabilising diplomatic relations between ...