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Soldier’s illegal arms cache highlights need for proper oversight of SANDF deployment
2nd March 2026 While residents on the Cape Flats have been promised that the South African National Defense Force (SANDF) will come to their aid in the fight... →
Minister John Steenhuisen on scaling up national vaccination drive after arrival of Turkish FMD vaccines
2nd March 2026 The Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, is pleased to confirm that a major consignment of 1,5 million Dollvet Foot and mouth disease (FMD)... →
A budget to accelerate our economic and social recovery
2nd March 2026 Dear Fellow South African, Last week, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana presented a Budget that will accelerate the momentum of inclusive... →
DA calls for urgent public statement from Motshekga on SANDF Russian training campaign
2nd March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has had sight of a “restricted internal” 2026 SANDF document that references a programme of structured military... →
Alexandra Court justice denied as Joburg sewage flows through streets
2nd March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) will conduct rigorous oversight at the Alexandra Magistrates Court to determine the extent of service delivery... →
DA question reveals shocking state of affairs at the Master’s Office
2nd March 2026 The Democratic Alliance is deeply alarmed by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development’s written replies to our parliamentary question... →
Happening in Parliament this week
2nd March 2026 The National Council of Provinces’ (NCOP) strategic planning session, plenary sittings, and committee meetings are among the key highlights on... →
Committee chairperson on IR supports President's calls for dialogue in the Middle East
2nd March 2026 The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, expressed concern over the escalation... →
DA raises GBVF funding warning: Classification of Disaster undermined by Women, Justice & Police budget bids
2nd March 2026 The DA is very concerned that the Departments of Women, Justice and Police are sitting idle around the classification of a Disaster in respect of... →
DA will continue to fight against red tape and for small businesses after budget tax break
2nd March 2026 The DA welcomes the Minister of Finance’s decision to increase the Value Added Tax threshold in the 2026/27 Budget, as well as adjust other tax... →
