The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Xhakaza to act immediately this morning by suspending the City Manager Kagiso Lerutla who is now under arrest, pending further investigation into the charges laid against him. Should he be found guilty, he must be dismissed without delay. Despite warnings
Democratic Alliance has called for urgent accountability following the arrests of senior officials in Ekurhuleni. ⚖️ Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, the DA’s mayoral candidate, responded strongly after the arrests of: • Kagiso Michael Lerutla • Julius Doctor Mkhwanazi Both are facing serious charges, including fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.
Following the remarks made by Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane against the Master’s qualifications by Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema, King Beyelekhaya Dalindyebo has shared his opinions on the matter. Mabuyane served Malema with lettters giving him 21 days to apologise for the remarks he made over his
Sibusiso Dyonase has called on delegates at the DA Federal Congress 2026 to back his bid for federal leadership, saying the vote should be based on leadership ability rather than popularity. Quoting Brian Anyamani, he framed his candidacy around long-term potential and organisational renewal. Dyonase outlined priorities including
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justices Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Katharine Mary Savage to South Africa’s Constitutional Court, effective 1 May 2025. The appointments, made after consultation with Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and political party leaders, give the apex court a woman-majority bench, one of the few in the
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has began its two-day Federal Congress today, Saturday, 11 April, at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand. More than 2,000 delegates from across South Africa are expected to gather for what the party describes as its largest congress to date. The key item on the
DA Tswane Mayoral Candidate Cilliers Brink says the suspension of City of Tshwane CFO Gareth Mnisi should be followed by a full disciplinary process rather than rushing to fire him. He argues the process must “be completed” to uncover all relevant information, including possible links to wider corruption networks
Prominent Sandton businessman Zesimdumise “Ze” Nxumalo has flatly denied claims that Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema delivered R80,000 in cash inside a Louis Vuitton bag, along with a bottle of whiskey, to the late taxi industry heavyweight Jotham “Mswazi” Msibi. In a statement broadcast by eNCA today,
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected as the new Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) today, Sunday, immediately setting an ambitious target: to grow the party into South Africa’s largest political force and lead a new national government by 2029 . Hill-Lewis secured victory over Sedibeng Municipality
Note to editors: Please find below the acceptance speech delivered by Geordin Hill-Lewis, Democratic Alliance Federal Leader, at the DA’s Federal Congress 2026. Friends, democrats, people of South Africa, Bahlobo, Bantu baseMzansi Afrika, Vriende, wonderlike mense van Suid Afrika I am deeply honoured to be standing here today. Thank you
