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DA Pressure Against ANC’s 2% VAT Increase is working – Join the fight!

The postponement of the Minister of Finance’s 2025/26 National Budget Speech is a victory for the people of South Africa, as it prevents the implementation of a 2% VAT increase that would have broken the back of our economy. The budget still needs to be tabled and we as South Africans need to show that

Against The Expropriation Act: How and Why the DA is fighting it.

DA’s court challenge against Expropriation Act begins The DA has filed papers in the High Court to challenge the recently signed Expropriation Act, because the Act is unconstitutional, both substantively and procedurally. The DA’s papers were filed, electronically, in the Western Cape High Court on Friday 7 February 2025. During the process in the 6th

How to Re-build A Nation: The DA’s role in the Government of National Unity

Find all ANC cadre deployment corruption documents provided so far by the ANC over here.

DA National Executive in the Government of National Unity

Welcome to the DA’s dedicated page for our role in the Government of National Unity (GNU). As the second-largest party in the GNU, we remain committed to delivering positive change for all South Africans. Our focus is on driving economic growth and creating jobs, which are essential for our nation’s recovery and future prosperity. Why

Lowering the Cost of Living

The DA is committed to making life more affordable for all South Africans. Our policies to lower the cost of living have taken centre stage in the Government of National Unity (GNU) agenda.

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DA Debate Speeches – Transforming South Africa’s Economy Through Enterprise – Mat Cuthbert MP

DA Debate Speeches – Transforming South Africa’s Economy Through Enterprise – Mat Cuthbert MP

14 Mar 2025 in News
DA Debate Speeches – Transforming South Africa’s Economy Through Enterprise – Andrew Whitfield MP

DA Debate Speeches – Transforming South Africa’s Economy Through Enterprise – Andrew Whitfield MP

14 Mar 2025 in News
DA Debate Speeches – Transforming South Africa’s Economy Through Enterprise – Toby Chance MP

DA Debate Speeches – Transforming South Africa’s Economy Through Enterprise – Toby Chance MP

14 Mar 2025 in News
DA welcomes EU investment and strategic partnership with South Africa

DA welcomes EU investment and strategic partnership with South Africa

14 Mar 2025 in News
DA calls for full forensic audit into SAPS DNA processing and forensic laboratories

DA calls for full forensic audit into SAPS DNA processing and forensic laboratories

14 Mar 2025 in News
DA welcomes latest African Penguin protection by Minister George

DA welcomes latest African Penguin protection by Minister George

14 Mar 2025 in News
DA welcomes SADC decision to withdraw troops from DRC, calls for safe and orderly withdrawal process

DA welcomes SADC decision to withdraw troops from DRC, calls for safe and orderly withdrawal process

13 Mar 2025 in News
Project Kgala, wasting R1.7 billion on Cuba, must be terminated

Project Kgala, wasting R1.7 billion on Cuba, must be terminated

13 Mar 2025 in News
The DA rejects the ANC’s tax and chaos budget

The DA rejects the ANC’s tax and chaos budget

12 Mar 2025 in News

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John Steenhuisen is the Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance, serving his second term as Leader. In April 2023 he was elected to this second term, by the Party’s Federal Congress, held in Johannesburg. Under his leadership the Democratic Alliance grew in both the 2021 and 2024 Elections. And following the 2024 Elections, Steenhuisen led