The following speech was delivered by the DA Parliamentary Leader, Mmusi Maimane MP, at the Blue, The Network event in London on the 23 March 2015, hosted by the DA Abroad UK. Ladies and gentlemen Good evening I am humbled that so many of you have come here this evening; it is good to know ... Read more about A message of hope and opportunity for a better South Africa
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South Africans abroad made their votes count with 84% voting for the DA
09 May 2014 Release: Immediate The Democratic Alliance received 84.44% of the overseas vote in Election 2014. Of the 18,132 total valid votes cast abroad, 15,311 were cast in favour of the DA. This is more than double in numbers on the overseas votes cast in favour of the DA in 2009. This ... Read more about South Africans abroad made their votes count with 84% voting for the DA
Blue, the Network event with Tim Harris in London
On Thursday, 27th March, we had the pleasure of hearing from Tim Harris on strategies for the recovery of the South African economy as well as the DA's priorities for the upcoming election. While the realities of the key issues prohibiting the South African economy from reaching its growth potential ... Read more about Blue, the Network event with Tim Harris in London
IEC have disenfranchised many South Africans living abroad
[London, 11 March 2014] The DA Abroad expresses its deep concern at the low number of South Africans who have submitted the VEC10 form and informed the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of their intention to vote abroad. With less than 24hrs left till the deadline for VEC10 submissions, only ... Read more about IEC have disenfranchised many South Africans living abroad
DA Abroad Ireland launched
Dublin, [5 February 2014] – The Democratic Alliance Abroad (DA Abroad) is pleased to announce the launch of the DA Abroad Ireland Organising Committee. The members of the 2014 Ireland Organising Committee include: Chairperson: Shireen Sanders Deputy Chairperson: Jerome Blows Secretary: ... Read more about DA Abroad Ireland launched
SA Local Election Round-up: Onward and Upward
In April, South Africans went to the poll to vote in the local elections, where we voted in the people and the parties that work for us at community level. Local elections are about service delivery in your neighbourhood and your community. The DA did very well in this election because , as we ... Read more about SA Local Election Round-up: Onward and Upward
Building a better South Africa in 2012
Happy New Year! 2012 is in full swing and it’s already looking jam-packed. As the Democratic Alliance continues to prove that we can govern, and that where we govern we can provide an Open Opportunity for all South Africans, it’s important that we continue the fight against corruption, poverty and ... Read more about Building a better South Africa in 2012
South Africa’s education refugees – the injustice
Last week Helen Zille found herself in the middle of a furore over her use of the term “education refugees”, which she’d used to describe those families that seek a better future for their children outside the Eastern Cape. To be exact, the tweet stated the following, “While ECape education ... Read more about South Africa’s education refugees – the injustice
Nationalisation: right question, wrong answer
This month the ANC released its long awaited mining nationalisation report concluding that state ownership of the mines was not feasible and instead proposing higher taxes for the sector. This report has come off the back of a vigorous debate fuelled by the ANCYL which has taken advantage of the ... Read more about Nationalisation: right question, wrong answer
Statement on the Information Bill by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu – 22 November 2011
The following statement was provided by the office of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu to be read by the organisers of the London Protest against the Protection of State Information Bill that was held outside South Africa House, Trafalgar Square on Saturday, 3 December 2011. A State is entitled ... Read more about Statement on the Information Bill by Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu – 22 November 2011