It has come to our attention that there are images being shared on social media, similar to the one below, stating that the South African green bar-coded ID book will be expiring. This information is false and has been disputed by the Dept. of Home Affairs. In response to this fake message ... Read more about Fake News Correction: The Green SA ID Book is Not Expiring
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Don’t lose your South African Citizenship. Read this BEFORE Applying for Foreign Citizenship
Many South Africans unwittingly lose their South African citizenship when they apply for citizenship of another country. This can be quite a traumatic experience, especially if you only discover this some time after acquiring foreign citizenship. In terms of Section 6 of the Citizenship Act, ... Read more about Don’t lose your South African Citizenship. Read this BEFORE Applying for Foreign Citizenship
Meet the 2017 Country Teams
We are pleased to announce the results of the first stage of the DA Abroad Country Elections where we elected our Global Country Representatives and National Organising Committees. We would like to thank all our members who took part in this process and also our dedicated volunteers who ... Read more about Meet the 2017 Country Teams
2017 Regional Forum Election Results Announced
The DA Abroad have concluded the 2017 Regional Forum elections for our 5 Regional Forums. We now have 53 elected representatives in 22 countries - our biggest and strongest team yet! Congratulations to our elected Regional Forum leadership and thank you to all for your continued commitment to the DA ... Read more about 2017 Regional Forum Election Results Announced
DA Abroad 2017 Internal Election Schedule
Dear DA Abroad member, This past weekend in Tshwane, the DA's final Federal Council of 2017 took place - this is the Party's highest decision-making body and the agenda comprised of a number of pressing matters concerning the country and the Party. Most importantly, the “Road to 2019” is now ... Read more about DA Abroad 2017 Internal Election Schedule
South Africans protest against Bell Pottinger for spreading racist propaganda in their media
Today, the DA Abroad and UK-based South Africans held a picket outside of the PR agency, Bell Pottinger, in London. This follows revelations that the UK-based firm spearheaded a racially divisive propaganda campaign in South Africa on behalf of South African President Jacob Zuma and his corrupt ... Read more about South Africans protest against Bell Pottinger for spreading racist propaganda in their media
DA to Picket outside Bell Pottinger offices tomorrow
"Sowing racial divisions in our country, which will have lasting implications on the social fabric of our society, cannot be allowed to stand." - Phumzile Van Damme MP (DA Shadow Minister of Communications) Read full Press statement [+] Here Tomorrow, 14 July 2017, the DA Abroad will picket outside ... Read more about DA to Picket outside Bell Pottinger offices tomorrow
Campaign for Overseas Voter Rights Continues Ahead of 2019
With less than 700 day to go the DA Abroad, together with our DA colleagues in South Africa, have already been working to improve overseas voter access ahead of the South African National Elections in 2019. South Africans living abroad can vote in National Elections, however this is not an easy ... Read more about Campaign for Overseas Voter Rights Continues Ahead of 2019
South Africans in London Protest: Zuma Must Go!
On Saturday, 8 April, over 600 South Africans gathered in front of the South African High Commission in London in solidarity with those protesting in South Africa, calling for President Zuma to go. President Zuma has threatened our economy by firing Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan and his deputy, ... Read more about South Africans in London Protest: Zuma Must Go!
South Africa visitor visa petition handed in to No. 10 Downing Street with 12,000 signatures
The DA Abroad joined the Royal Commonwealth Society, with its supporting partners, visited 10 Downing Street to submit a public petition on restoring visa-free travel for South Africans visiting the UK. The business and diaspora-backed campaign received positive support with 12,000 signatures ... Read more about South Africa visitor visa petition handed in to No. 10 Downing Street with 12,000 signatures