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- Male Dominated DA Leadership Elections Trigger New Crisis Over Merit And Gender Parity
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance faces intense scrutiny after internal elections resulted in a federal leadership team composed almost entirely of men. Siviwe Gwarube remains the sole woman...
- South African Political Leaders Assert Democracy Has Failed to Reach 1994 Founding Ideals on Freedom Day
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
Marking 32 years of democracy on April 27, 2026, major South African political parties expressed concern that high crime, poverty, and land inequality have compromised the nation's...
- DA Cabinet Ministers Dismiss Concerns of Job Instability Ahead of Federal Congress Leadership Vote
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
High-ranking Democratic Alliance members currently serving in the Government of National Unity (GNU) have expressed confidence in their job security as the party's elective federal...
- Helen Zille Delivers Final Address As Federal Council Chair, Urging DA Successors To Defend The Political Centre
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
During her final speech at the Democratic Alliance’s federal congress in Midrand, Helen Zille expressed confidence in a new generation of leaders while warning against the dangers...
- Gauteng Leader Solly Msimanga Signals Confidence Ahead Of Crucial Federal Chairperson Vote At DA National Congress
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
Solly Msimanga has declared his readiness to assume the role of federal chairperson as the Democratic Alliance holds its 2026 national congress in Midrand. Msimanga is challenging...
- South Africa Confronts Severe Child Pregnancy Pandemic Linked To Systemic Sexual Violence And Legal Failures
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
Official health data reveals a disturbing rise in child pregnancies across South Africa, with thousands of births recorded among girls as young as ten. Public outrage and political...
- Democratic Alliance Convenes in Midrand for Landmark Federal Congress Amid National Government Participation
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
More than 2,000 delegates have gathered at the Gallagher Convention Centre for the Democratic Alliance’s two day federal congress to elect new leadership and vote on constitutional...
- Siviwe Gwarube Endorses Geordin Hill-Lewis to Succeed John Steenhuisen as DA Federal Leader
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
As the Democratic Alliance (DA) kicks off its 2026 Federal Congress, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has emerged as the frontrunner to replace outgoing leader John Steenhuisen....
- Mzamo Billy Launches Bid for Democratic Alliance Leadership in KwaZulu-Natal Province
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
Democratic Alliance Member of Parliament Mzamo Billy has accepted a nomination to contest the provincial leadership at the party's upcoming elective conference on May 9. Billy aims...
- Democratic Alliance Federal Congress Convenes to Debate Governance Policies and Elect New Leadership
Published: Apr 9, 2026
Section: Africa
The Democratic Alliance is holding its federal congress this weekend to deliberate on internal reforms, constitutional amendments, and policies aimed at improving service delivery...
- Ashor Sarupen Cites Six Year Apprenticeship as Key to Succeeding Helen Zille in DA Leadership Race
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Africa
Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen has declared his readiness to contest the position of Democratic Alliance federal council chairperson at the upcoming national congress. Sarup...
- Democratic Alliance Mayoral Candidate Helen Zille Identifies ActionSA and Patriotic Alliance as Primary Electoral Threats in Johannesburg
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Africa
Helen Zille has officially labeled Herman Mashaba and Kenny Kunene as her chief rivals in the 2026 Johannesburg mayoral contest while expressing skepticism over the ANC’s internal...