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The GNU Participants Were a Foregone Conclusion – Fuckit I HATE being right!

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As I often say to the two young 'nearly teenagers' in my home; "Fuckit, I hate being right!" When the DA started with their talks about a Multi-Party Charter to defeat the ANC and take over as the government of South Africa along with their 'promise' to never work with the ANC, I only had this to say to anyone who would listen: The DA has struggled for 30 years to be the government Whatever they say is NOT cast in stone How would you feel if you were always the bridesmaid and never … [Read more...] about The GNU Participants Were a Foregone Conclusion – Fuckit I HATE being right!

Maybe Head for Perth/Paris/Plymouth?

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With vote counting nearing completion, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken most of the votes cast outside of South Africa. The party obtained 74.45% of votes cast abroad in South Africa’s sixth National and Provincial Elections, administered by the Electoral Commission (IEC). The African National Congress (ANC) took the second spot with 10.83% of the votes followed by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in third place with 4.57% of the vote. The counting of oversees votes started on … [Read more...] about Maybe Head for Perth/Paris/Plymouth?

Elections 2019: Eastern Cape’s Winners and Losers – some surprises here

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IN comparing the 2014 to 2019 National Elections the space was definitely more populated in 2019 with 48 parties contesting the Provincial Elections vs 29 in 2014. Interestingly 10 parties that contested the 2014 elections did not return for the 2019 elections meaning that we had an additional 29 new political parties enter the voters roll in 2019 along with the 19 'stayers'. Biggest Winner: Of all the parties contesting the 2019 Eastern Cape Provincial elections the biggest uptake this year … [Read more...] about Elections 2019: Eastern Cape’s Winners and Losers – some surprises here

Democratic Alliance – 2019

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Ahead of the 8 May National Elections you would do well to acquaint yourself with the Political Parties registered on the National level for the elections. Today we introduce you to: Democratic Alliance - DA South Africa's largest opposition party, the DA is led by Mmusi Maimane and grew out of what was the Democratic Party, founded in 1989. The DA won just over four million votes nationally in 2014, or 89 seats. The Democratic Alliance is the result of many parties and … [Read more...] about Democratic Alliance – 2019

The Alternative State of the Province Address

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The full, unabridged ASOPA Speech as presented by Nquaba Bhanga, the Democratic Alliance Candidate for Eastern Cape Premier, on Wednesday 13 February 2019 at the Athenaeum in Port Elizabeth: Ladies and gentlemen, Members of the press, fellow democrats Molweni Democrats "All warfare is based on deception. hence when we are able to attack, we must seem unable, when using our forces, we must appear inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; we must make him … [Read more...] about The Alternative State of the Province Address

New East Cape DAWN and DAY Leaders Elected

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Georgina Faldtman, DA councillor in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, has been elected as the Eastern Cape Chairperson of the DA Women’s Network (DAWN) at today’s DAWN Provincial Congress in Queenstown. She replaces Celeste Barker MPL, who dedicated 8 years of her life as DAWN EC Chairperson. No nominations were received for the position of DAWN Deputy Chairperson and this position will be filled at a later stage. Marlene Ewers and Sophie Botman were elected as additional members. The DA Youth … [Read more...] about New East Cape DAWN and DAY Leaders Elected

Additional DA Eastern Cape Provincial Council leaders

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Yesterday, the Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape held its first Provincial Council meeting since its Provincial Congress held in early May this year in which a new Provincial Leadership was elected. The meeting amongst other things, completed the work deferred by the provincial congress. In his opening address, the Provincial Leader, Nqaba Bhanga, touched on the importance of a frank, open and honest debate about issues of race and racism, cultural diversity, and vision to look beyond … [Read more...] about Additional DA Eastern Cape Provincial Council leaders

DA PEC 2017

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) is as follows: Provincial Leader: Cllr Nqaba Bhanga MMC - NMB Provincial Chairperson: Cllr Andrew Whitfield MMC - NMB Deputy Leader: Bobby Stevenson MPL - Constituency Leader PE Southwest Deputy Leader: Cllr Terence Fritz - Caucus Leader, BCM Deputy Chairperson: Yusuf Cassim MP - Constituency Leader Ngqurha Deputy Chairperson: Kobus Botha MPL - Constituency Leader EC Midlands Deputy Chairperson: Marshall von … [Read more...] about DA PEC 2017

UDM-DA: When the tail wags the dog

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After the United Democratic Movement (UDM) failed to attend a full sitting of council yesterday, leaving their coalition partners the Democratic Alliance (DA) with two seats short of the required for a majority vote, the DA's opposition parties in the metro - ANC‚ EFF‚ UF‚ PA and AIC - walked out of the session leaving the DA powerless to make any decisions. Editor: Frankly - we as ratepayers should demand that every man/woman jack of council should be docked a day's pay for yesterday's lost … [Read more...] about UDM-DA: When the tail wags the dog

DA makes final selection of MP and MPL candidates

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The Democratic Alliance in the Eastern Cape has welcomed three new nominee Members of the National Assembly, a Member of the Provincial Legislature and a Member of the National Council of Provinces to our ranks. Following a Federal Executive ratification, these five candidates have proven to be highly driven and competent South Africans willing to serve our constituents in these spheres of government. The decision wasn't an easy one for the Selection Panel which was chaired by outgoing … [Read more...] about DA makes final selection of MP and MPL candidates