The following statement was delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane, at a press conference in Johannesburg today. Maimane was joined by DA National Spokesperson, Refiloe Nt’sekhe: This week, Statistics South Africa confirmed that we are in recession. This news came as a surprise only to foreign ForEx and bond investors, and it would seem, to our government. This is no surprise at all to anyone living in South Africa. The truth is that South Africans have known … [Read more...] about Ethiopia, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Rwanda are ‘KLAPPING’ South Africa
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DA to take unlawful and ‘procedurally invalid’ removal of NMB Mayor Trollip on legal review
The following remarks were delivered today by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at a press conference in Cape Town. Maimane was joined by DA Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip, and DA National Spokesperson, Solly Malatsi: In 2016, the DA-led coalition government consisting of coalition partners DA, ACDP, COPE, and UDM – and later the PA - set out to eradicate corruption, deliver basic services and ensure people of Nelson Mandela Bay were able to find work. Throughout the … [Read more...] about DA to take unlawful and ‘procedurally invalid’ removal of NMB Mayor Trollip on legal review
ANC’s proposed “land cap” amendment will cripple the economy
Dear MyPE The ANC’s intention to amend section 25 of the Constitution to limit ownership of agricultural land to 12 000 hectares is an irresponsible and regressive idea that demonstrates the party’s inability to properly understand the nature of modern agriculture in the 21st Century. This proposal is must be rejected in its entirety. It is well recognized that modern commercial farming requires large scale tracts of land in order to stay productive and competitive – providing jobs and … [Read more...] about ANC’s proposed “land cap” amendment will cripple the economy
DA-led metros have brought change to millions of South Africans
The following remarks were delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), Mmusi Maimane, in Greater Ellis Park in Johannesburg today. The Leader was joined by the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, and the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Solly Msimanga. Two years ago to the day, history was made when the Democratic Alliance (DA) was elected into government in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Nelson Mandela Bay – the first time the ANC had lost control of these cities. As soon as … [Read more...] about DA-led metros have brought change to millions of South Africans
Speaker must urgently convene Parliament to deliberate ANC’s undermining of the economy
Dear MyPE Last night’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa, indicating that the ANC will move forward to expropriate land without compensation and amend the Constitution to give effect to such, is a direct attempt to undermine Parliament and is contributing to no confidence in the economy. This is yet another blow to the almost 10 million unemployed South Africans. I have therefore written to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Baleka Mbete, requesting the immediate reconvening of … [Read more...] about Speaker must urgently convene Parliament to deliberate ANC’s undermining of the economy
ANC deals a double blow to the almost 10 million unemployed South Africans
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes last night’s reckless and irresponsible announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that the ANC has resolved to expropriate land without compensation and will amend the Constitution to give effect to such. It is quite remarkable that on a day that has seen unemployment rise again to levels of a humanitarian crisis – the highest in 15 years - the ANC has decided to ramp up its efforts to undermine economic growth and job creation and play Russian … [Read more...] about ANC deals a double blow to the almost 10 million unemployed South Africans
Maimane to attend public land hearings in East London
Tomorrow, Thursday 26 July 2018, Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane MP, will be part of the public land hearing engagements at the Orient Theatre in East London. Maimane will be accompanying members of the Gwatyu Communal Property Association (CPA) as they continue to fight for the land that they have lived on for decades. This fight for over 1500 Gwatyu residents to own and work the land that they live on shows the ANC governments failures to ensure black South Africans own … [Read more...] about Maimane to attend public land hearings in East London
The best way to honour Mandela is to save our children from a failed education
The following remarks were delivered today by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at Lotanang Primary School in Polokwane, Limpopo. The Leader was joined by DA Limpopo Provincial Leader, Jacques Smalle, and DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Basic Education, Nomsa Marchesi. Today, across the country, we remember the life and sacrifice of our first democratic President and the father of our nation, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. But if we are to truly honour his legacy, then we have to go … [Read more...] about The best way to honour Mandela is to save our children from a failed education
Nelson Mandela Bay a safer city
The following remarks were delivered today by Democratic Alliance (DA) Leader, Mmusi Maimane, outside the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Police Station in Bethelsdorp, Port Elizabeth. Maimane was joined by Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip, DA Eastern Cape Leader, Nqaba Bhanga, and MMC for Safety and Security, John Best. Fellow South Africans, When the DA-led coalition took office here in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) in August 2016, we made several commitments to the people who fired the … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay a safer city
Praise for Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip
The following speech was delivered by the DA Federal Leader, Mmusi Maimane, to the party’s Federal Congress delegates at the Tshwane Events Centre today. Delegates, Colleagues, Fellow Democrats, To our Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip, thank you for chairing this meeting and for your steady hand. You are a distinguished leader, unwavering spokesman for our cause, tireless campaigner for the underdog, and we honour you, Athol. You leave here today to return to your job as Mayor of … [Read more...] about Praise for Federal Chairperson, Athol Trollip
A Great South African has passed
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) is profoundly saddened at the news of the passing of Ma Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who left us peacefully this afternoon. We join the African continent and freedom lovers all over the world in mourning the passing of a true freedom fighter and an iconic South African. Affectionately known as the mother of our nation, Ma Winnie made an indelible contribution to our country. Winnie was married to Nelson Mandela for the full duration of his 27-year … [Read more...] about A Great South African has passed
Happy Days for Mmusi Maimane and Marion Harning
DA Leader Mmusi Maimane and former ANC Ward Councillor Marion Harning have a happy moment outside the 'No Confidence Motion' Council meeting on Thursday, 29 March 2018. #mmusimaimane #marionharning #portelizabeth #da, #myanc, #democraticalliance #alanstraton #noconfidence - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Happy Days for Mmusi Maimane and Marion Harning
Hands off Mayor Trollip!
The following remarks were delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane, in Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle today. The Leader addressed residents of Nelson Mandela Bay to highlight the DA’s successes under Mayor Athol Trollip ahead of the EFF’s motion of no confidence: Fellow South Africans We are here today to say: Nelson Mandela Bay can never go back to the looting and neglect it suffered under the ANC. We are here to put the people of this city first. And we … [Read more...] about Hands off Mayor Trollip!
Register to vote, and say NO
The following remarks were delivered by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, Mmusi Maimane, at City Hall in Nelson Mandela Bay today: Fellow South Africans Being able to gather here today at a voting station where people – many of them first-time voters – can add their names to the voter’s roll is more than just a privilege. It is a democratic right, and it is the duty of every citizen to participate. Many South Africans in other parts of the country were turned away from their … [Read more...] about Register to vote, and say NO
Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated on his election as President of the Republic
The following speech was delivered today by DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, in Parliament, Cape Town: On behalf of the Democratic Alliance I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the new President of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa. While the circumstances of his election were far from ideal for our country, Honourable Ramaphosa now has an opportunity to close the Zuma chapter and begin charting a new course. We wish him well in his new job. And I … [Read more...] about Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated on his election as President of the Republic
