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Home Affairs wins expected in SONA 2026
6th February 2026 As South Africans look ahead to the 2026 State of the Nation Address, the Democratic Alliance (DA) expects the Department of Home Affairs to... →
ANC-EFF-PA coalition turns Johannesburg into a lawless city
5th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg condemns the shocking reality that City officials are currently unable to issue fines for by-law... →
DA announces several WC Mayoral Candidates, offering hope and delivery
5th February 2026 Today, the Democratic Alliance announced the first tranche of Western Cape mayoral candidates, who will take our offer of hope to the residents of... →
DA welcomes candidates to stabilise municipalities and protect public money
5th February 2026 The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape welcomes the announcement of the first group of mayoral candidates, for the 2026 local government... →
Special Investigating Unit secures second settlement agreement from imbizo events
5th February 2026 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a second settlement agreement in its ongoing investigation into the misappropriation of National... →
AfriForum calls on public to fight fracking before the hourglass finally runs out
5th February 2026 AfriForum warns that if the government gives the green light to fracking, communities will pay the price. The civil rights organisation therefore... →
Committee concerned by impact of staff shortage and poor conditions of offices on service delivery
5th February 2026 The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has raised serious concerns over staff shortage and the derelict condition of the infrastructure at the... →
Athlone Boys High learners struggling with only five working toilets
5th February 2026 Athlone Boys High School in Bezuidenhout Valley, East Johannesburg, is in a shocking state, with crumbling classrooms and only five working toilets... →
PSA welcomes increase in National Minimum Wage: Calls for full inclusion of EPWP workers
5th February 2026 The Public Servants Association (PSA) welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Employment and Labour, increasing the statutory National Minimum... →
KZN Premier and Agri MEC delaying Disaster Declaration on Foot-and-Mouth is worsening outbreak
5th February 2026 The DA in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) remains deeply concerned by the continued failure of Premier, Thami Ntuli and Agriculture and Rural Development... →
