Dear MyPE The DA welcomes Jacob Zuma’s overdue resignation as President. We rejoice with all South Africans today as the long, painful decade of Zuma’s presidency finally comes to an end. Jacob Zuma did untold harm to our country. More people are unemployed than ever before, and more people live in poverty than when he came into office. On his watch, corruption has been allowed to flourish to the point of nearly destroying our country and completely capturing the state and the prosecution … [Read more...] about A Valentines Day Present from Jacob Zuma #ZumaResigns
Mmusi Maimane
When #DayZuma is not really #DayZuma
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the decision by the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to recall Jacob Zuma. This recall is an internal ANC resolution, and nothing more. It has no effect on Jacob Zuma’s current status as President of the Republic, and can be simply ignored by Zuma. Unless he tenders his resignation, this recall is not worth the paper it is printed on. The fact is, Jacob Zuma remains President, and remains in power. And as long as this is the case, our … [Read more...] about When #DayZuma is not really #DayZuma
City-led development is the answer to South Africa’s jobs crisis
The following remarks were made today by DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at a press conference in Johannesburg. The Leader was joined by the Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia De Lille, the Mayor of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, the Mayor of Tshwane, Solly Msimanga, and the Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, Athol Trollip. Today, I met with the mayors of the four DA-led metros of Johannesburg, Tshwane, Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay in order to discuss our nation’s current economic crisis and how best DA-led … [Read more...] about City-led development is the answer to South Africa’s jobs crisis
Let the Metros run passenger rail services
The following speech was delivered by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane at the Transport and Mobility Summit in Nelson Mandela Bay on Friday evening. Ladies and gentlemen, The clock is ticking for our young nation. We have no time to waste. The report on poverty trends released this week by Stats SA paints a bleak picture indeed of the daily lives of South Africans. According to this report, over 55% of South Africans live in poverty. That’s more than 30 million people, and the graph is heading … [Read more...] about Let the Metros run passenger rail services
Nelson Mandela Bay coalition is not under threat, says Maimane [video]
Speaking during his #Change19 tour in Jeffreys Bay Maimane says his party will ensure that good governance is not compromised. “The coalition is strong, I have no problem with any other party the problem in this particular case is that if there is challenges with an individual who wants to serve themselves who vote to the opposition, whom in fact there's immediate evidence that there were some acts of corruption good governance says you must take action against them,” says the DA leader. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay coalition is not under threat, says Maimane [video]
#Change19 Tour Hits Kouga
The following remarks were delivered yesterday by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane at a public meeting in Pellsrus, Kouga, as part of the #Change19 tour: My fellow South Africans, Our country is standing on the brink of the biggest change it has seen since the 1994 elections. People have run out of patience with the ANC government. They realise they are not going to get what they were promised by them and so, across the country, people are mobilising for change. In many places, this change has … [Read more...] about #Change19 Tour Hits Kouga
Can you believe that a year has passed since our last local elections?
The following statement was delivered today by DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at a press conference at the Jabavu library in Jabavu, Johannesburg. Marking exactly one year since the 2016 Local Government Elections, Maimane highlighted the achievements by DA-led governments in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Tshwane and Nelson Mandela Bay over the past year. The Leader was joined by the Mayor of Cape Town, Patricia De Lille, the Mayor of Johannesburg, Herman Mashaba, the Mayor of Tshwane, Solly Msimanga, and … [Read more...] about Can you believe that a year has passed since our last local elections?
Those who deprive you of water belong in jail
The following remarks were delivered yesterday by DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, in Zinyoka Village, King William's Town, Eastern Cape. Maimane was joined by DA Eastern Cape Leader, Nqaba Bhanga: My fellow South Africans, Water is a basic human right, guaranteed in our Constitution. Failure to ensure that all South Africans have access to clean drinking water is a failure of the core function of any government. But even worse than a failure to deliver clean water is the deliberate … [Read more...] about Those who deprive you of water belong in jail
Actions by Cllr Bobani in NMB Council today condemned
Mmusi Maimane, the Leader of the Democratic Alliance has condemned in the strongest terms the actions of Councillor Mongameli Bobani in today’s sitting of the Nelson Mandela Bay Council saying that his actions are completely unacceptable and against the very spirit of the coalition agreement and the discussions held last night to resolve the conflict in Nelson Mandela Bay. "It has become clear that Councillor Bobani is not committed to governing for the people of Nelson Mandela Bay, and … [Read more...] about Actions by Cllr Bobani in NMB Council today condemned
Maimane: Coalition and governance in NMB stable. Bobani safe
In a statement released last night under the hand of Mmusi Maine representing the NMB Coalition Parties Maimane said that all parties have affirmed a commitment to the continuance of the coalition, and the coalition remains intact. The parties recommitted to govern in the best interests of the people of Nelson Mandela Bay, putting the people first and ensuring government is stable. A key priority for all four parties is to pass the upcoming 2017/18 Municipal Budget, and Integrated Development … [Read more...] about Maimane: Coalition and governance in NMB stable. Bobani safe
Tomorrow we get to work
The following remarks were delivered by the Democratic Alliance Leader Mmusi Maimane on day two of the Eastern Cape Provincial Congress at the East London ICC: Fellow Democrats, It gives me great pleasure to address you at this hugely significant Provincial Congress. It is fitting that the first of our Provincial Congresses is held here in the Eastern Cape. This province – and specifically Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – set the stage for last year’s municipal elections. From the hills of … [Read more...] about Tomorrow we get to work
Jacob Zuma has broken Parliament and the Constitution
Dear Editor The events which unfolded on the Parliamentary precinct this evening showed the nation that the ANC under Jacob Zuma has broken Parliament, broken the Constitution and broken our country. The violence in Parliament tonight does nothing for the millions of South Africans still living in poverty, and without hope. They must be disheartened and appalled at the events of this evening. The mission to remove the ANC and save our democracy is now more urgent than ever. The … [Read more...] about Jacob Zuma has broken Parliament and the Constitution
Another year of government failing the people
The following statement was delivered by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane MP, at a press conference in Parliament where the DA’s 2016 Cabinet Report Card was presented. The Leader was joined by DA Chief Whip, John Steenhuisen MP. Today we present the DA’s 2016 Cabinet Report Card, a comprehensive assessment of President Zuma and his Cabinet, which reflects a wholly unaccountable government that prioritises the narrow political interests of the ANC ahead of the needs of our country and its … [Read more...] about Another year of government failing the people
100 Days – You be the judge!
The following remarks were delivered by DA Leader Mmusi Maimane, at a joint press briefing with representatives from the DA's coalition partners. Maimane was joined by the ACDP's Rev. Kenneth Meshoe, COPE's Mosiuoa Lekota, the UDM's Bantu Holomisa, the IFP's Narend Singh and the FF+'s Dr Pieter Groenewald. As coalition partners, we recognise the enormous responsibility bestowed upon us, and the uphill task of turning these cities and towns around following decades of ANC abuse and … [Read more...] about 100 Days – You be the judge!
Hawks confirm investigating charges against Zuma
The following remarks were delivered by DA Leader, Mmusi Maimane, at a public meeting at the Lillian Ngoyi Hall in Ngqurha, Nelson Mandela Bay. The Leader was joined on this leg of his "Back to The People" tour by DA Eastern Cape Leader, Athol Trollip. Democrats, People of Nelson Mandela Bay, I am glad to be back here today to extend my gratitude to all those who voted for change in the past Local Government Elections just 100 days ago. I want to thank each and every resident of Nelson … [Read more...] about Hawks confirm investigating charges against Zuma
