Annelie Lotriet

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the extension of the Section 25 Amendment Bill public participation period to 29 February 2020. We have long held the view that the public participation period would have been severely curtailed by gazetting of the Bill in December 2019, coupled with the festive season and the 31 January 2020 deadline. The DA unequivocally opposes the amendment of Section 25, the Property Clause, of the Constitution and we reject land expropriation without … [Read more...] about Section 25 Amendment Bill public participation period extended

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) can confirm that the nominations for DA Parliamentary Leader officially closed Friday night at 20:00. I can confirm that the position was uncontested with only one nomination. Therefore the new Parliamentary Leader is John Steenhuisen. The DA’s Parliamentary Caucus looks forward to working with Mr. Steenhuisen and he can be assured of our support. Regards Annelie Lotriet MP Chairperson of the DA's Parliamentary Caucus … [Read more...] about John Steenhuisen returns as Parliamentary Leader

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Parliamentary Caucus sat today to discuss the resignation of Mmusi Maimane from the Party and as a Member of Parliament. As Caucus Chairperson, I will now act as the Interim Parliamentary Leader until a Caucus election takes place. I would also like to dispel the false reports that John Steenhuisen has resigned as Chief Whip of the DA’s Parliamentary Caucus. The tenure of the Chief Whip of the National Assembly is linked to that of the … [Read more...] about John Steenhuisen Didn’t Resign…. Technically

Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the Equality Court ruling officially declaring the gratuitous display of the old South African flag as hate speech, harassment and unfair discrimination. The flag, however, can still be used for artwork, academic research and journalistic purposes. An outright ban is a position we do not support. The democratic flag must act as a symbol of hope for a better tomorrow, which the DA is committed to as articulated by our mission of Building One … [Read more...] about SA flag must act as a symbol of hope for a better tomorrow