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E-tolls: Landmark court victory for the DA

Mmusi Maimane, DA National Spokesperson
21 May 2013

The DA-led City of Cape Town has successfully interdicted SANRAL from tolling Western Cape highways.

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Criminal Justice system has failed Anene Booysen
21 May 2013 | Press Releases
Dianne Kohler Barnard, Shadow Minister of Police

The DA is outraged by the fact that only one of Anene Booysen’s alleged attackers will face the courts. 

ANC NCOP members vote in favour of e-tolling
21 May 2013 | Press Releases
Elza van Lingen, DA Leader in the NCOP

 This morning the Select Committee on Public Service reconvened to reconsider the National Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill (e-Toll Bill) after objections by my colleague, DA MP Herman Groenewald, on the unacceptable procedures of the previous committee meeting. 

Local Government focus must be on Capacity, Corruption, Compliance and Consequences
21 May 2013 | Speeches

Note to editors: This is an extract of a speech delivered by DA Shadow Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs John Steenhuisen MP, during the debate on the budget vote for Cooperative Governace and Traditional Affairs in Parliament today.

Cost of Kimberley Mental Hospital quadruples to R1,07 billion
21 May 2013 | Press Releases
Alf Lees, DA MP in the NCOP

 response to a DA parliamentary question from the Minister of Health, Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed that the cost to complete the Kimberley Mental Health hospital is now R416,930,000.

Service delivery excellence is possible
21 May 2013 | Speeches

Note to editors: This is an extract of a speech delivered by DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs George Boinamo MP, during the debate on the budget vote for Cooperative Governace and Traditional Affairs in Parliament today.

National Treasury must stand firm and lead on NDP
21 May 2013 | Speeches
David Ross, Shadow Deputy Minister of Finance

Note to editors: This is an extract of a speech delivered by DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Finance, David Ross MP, during the debate on the budget vote for National Treasury in Parliament today.

Restrictive labour laws hampering growth and job creation
21 May 2013 | Speeches
Wilmot James, Shadow Minister of Trade and Industry

Note to editors: The following is an extract of a speech delivered by DA Shadow Minister of Trade and Industry, Wilmot James MP, during the debate on the budget vote for National Trasury today in Parliament.

DA will implement Youth Wage Subsidy if elected in Gauteng
21 May 2013 | Speeches
Geordin Hill Lewis, Shadow Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry

Note to editors: The following is an extract of a speech delivered by DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Geordin Hill-Lewis MP, during the debate on the budget vote for National Treasury in Parliament today.

South Africa needs bold policy initiatives to revitalise growth and prosperity
21 May 2013 | Speeches
Lance Greyling, Shadow Minister of Energy

Note to editors: The following is an extract of a speech delivered by DA Shadow Minister of Energy, Lance Greyling MP, during the debate on the budget vote for National Treasury in Parliament today.

Water problems can be fixed
21 May 2013 | Speeches
Francois Rodgers, Shadow Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs

Note to Editors: This is an extract based on a speech delivered by DA Shadow Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Francois Rodgers MP, during today’s debate on the Communications budget vote in Parliament.