Port Elizabeth - The newly elected Democratic Alliance leader did not beat around the bush when he told delegates and media on Sunday that there will be no room in the party for "those who seek to divide". Mmusi Maimane said the party contested elections, and when they ever fought, it should be fighting the ''real enemies'' - poverty, unemployment and inequality. Maimane was elected the new leader of the opposition DA in Port Elizabeth on Sunday, also making him the first black leader of … [Read more...] about We will be the next government – Maimane
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Mmusi Maimane new head of Democratic Alliance
Port Elizabeth - Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane was elected as the new head of the opposition party, at the party’s congress in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. “And the winner is, your new leader is, Mmusi Maimane” said outgoing federal leader Helen Zille to the roars and shrieks of the crowd. Confetti fell down and stage fireworks erupted. Zille and Maimane embraced. Maimane is the first black leader of the opposition party that garnered 22.23 percent of the … [Read more...] about Mmusi Maimane new head of Democratic Alliance
Maimane lands in Friendly City
Port Elizabeth - As delegates landed in Port Elizabeth on Friday morning for the DA federal congress they were greeted by banners of Mmusi Maimane. A table with pamphlets, stickers, badges and posters calling for Maimane to be elected as the Democratic Alliance's leader was placed at the PE airport's baggage claim and was manned by a team of Maimane "believers". This was in reference to the campaign paraphernalia which exclaimed "Believe in tomorrow" and bore a picture of Maimane looking … [Read more...] about Maimane lands in Friendly City
Nelson Mandela Bay an example of the impact of the electricity crisis
The following remarks were made by Mmusi Maimane MP, DA Parliamentary Leader, Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, as part of his Power to the People tour, to consult South Africans on the real state of the nation. Maimane was joined by DA Eastern Cape Provincial Deputy Leader Bobby Stevenson MPL, DA Eastern Cape Provincial Chairperson Veliswa Mvenya MPL and Constituency Head Nqaba Bhanga MP: It is good to be in Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) this morning where, looking at the past 4 election … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay an example of the impact of the electricity crisis
Power to the People Tour heads to PE
On Sunday, 08 February 2015, DA Parliamentary Leader Mmusi Maimane MP, will be in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth, for the final community visit of the Power to the People Tour. Maimane will focus on service delivery breakdowns in the area, as well as the effect of the power crisis on households, small businesses and industry. The tour was launched on 15 January 2015, and has been to various communities to consult South Africans on the true state of the nation, ahead of the opening of … [Read more...] about Power to the People Tour heads to PE
