Democratic Alliance
Coverage of Democratic Alliance in the Nexus archive.
- Court fight begins over South Africa’s land law that irks the Trump administration
A court case in South Africa challenges the Expropriation Act, which allows land seizures for public interest, straining relations with the Trump administration. The U.S. has withdrawn aid and imposed tariffs, while the South African government denies targeting white farmers and claims the law aims to address historical inequality. The Democratic Alliance and lobby groups argue the law violates constitutional property rights.
- South Africa: Fake Hit, HIV Case and Corruption Battles Rock Gauteng Courts
Brown Mogotsi returns to court after failing to win bail, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's trial within a trial continues, and a Pretoria man accused of deliberately infecting his former girlfriend with HIV faces court proceedings. The Democratic Alliance calls for the anti-corruption unit to be scrapped.
- South Africa: Weekend Killings Deepen Fears Over Political Violence Ahead of Elections
Two politicians were killed in South Africa over the weekend, raising concerns about political violence ahead of elections. Security upgrades at ward offices, initiated three years ago but stalled due to budget constraints, are now being called for in Nelson Mandela Bay.
- South Africa: Who Is Fit to Judge the President?
The Democratic Alliance in South Africa is advocating for stricter standards for members of Parliament serving on the impeachment committee, which it describes as the most important accountability process in Parliament. The article raises questions about who is qualified to judge the President.
- South African households grapple with water shortages
Over half of South African households face systematic water shortages due to maintenance backlogs and aging infrastructure, with the Democratic Alliance leveraging the crisis as a political issue ahead of local elections. The ANC-led Mpumalanga province experiences weekly water outages in over a third of households, while the Democratic Alliance highlights its Western Cape governance record with minimal outages.
- Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?
Geordin Hill-Lewis, the new leader of the Democratic Alliance, acknowledges the party's support is too narrow, aiming to broaden its appeal in South Africa. The party faces criticism for being perceived as 'too white' despite efforts to diversify its base.
- DA Warns ANC Succession Poses ‘Profound Risk’
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has issued a warning about the African National Congress (ANC) succession process, stating it poses a 'profound risk' to political stability. The DA's concerns highlight potential internal challenges and power struggles within the ruling party.