Democratic Alliance

Law enforcement agencies will prevent violence and disorder on 29 May: IEC

The Independent Electoral Commission is confident that the country's law enforcement agencies will have boots on the ground for the upcoming general elections.

DA leader John Steenhuisen denies secret coalition talks with ANC

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has denied talking to the ANC behind closed doors. This comes after the ruling party said the DA approached them.

Rise Mzansi Songezo Zibi labels the DA’s leadership as divisive and racialised

Rise Mzansi Songezo Zibi lashed out at DA leader John Steenhuisen and accused him of using swart gevaar campaign tactics to target smaller political parties.

ANC voter Numbers plunge while MK Party gains ground: Social Research Foundation survey

A survey by the Social Research Foundation found that the ANC might drop to 37% at the polls, down from 2019's 57.5%. However, the MK Party could clench 13%.

DA’s John Steenhuisen bashed for classifying smaller parties as political mercenaries

DA leader John Steenhuisen's election manifesto speech in Paarl was labelled fearmongering after he described opposition parties as political mercenaries.

Ian Cameron joins DA, inspired by slain South African Police Service officers

Crime activist Ian Cameron was announced as one of the Democratic Alliance's candidates for Parliament. He shared the reasons why he joined politics.

Democratic Alliance wishes John Steenhuisen happy 48th birthday

The Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen celebrated his 48th birthday. Netizens wished him well, and others joked about his alleged lack of qualifications.

Thabo Mbeki criticises DA's request for foreign election observers

Former President Thabo Mbeki condemned the DA's request for foreign election observers. His comments ignite heated discussion among South Africans.

President Cyril Ramaphosa condemns the DA for seeking foreign election observers

President Cyril Ramaphosa lashed out at the DA for writing to Western countries requesting election observers. He said the move undermined SA's democracy.