DA: Transport Dept spent millions on conferences

The Transport Department spent over R75-million on four conferences in two years, the Democratic Alliance said on Wednesday.

DA wants Zuma investigated over financial interests

The DA has asked the Public Protector to investigate why President Jacob Zuma has not declared his assets and interests to Parliament.

DA proposes plan to 'clean up' SAPS

The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Wednesday proposed a five-point plan to "clean up" the South African Police Service (SAPS).

DA reiterates objection to Mpshe appointment

The DA's objections to Mokotedi Mpshe's appointment as acting judge stand, despite his resignation as deputy NDPP, the DA said on Thursday.

DA suspends MP for swearing in Parliament

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has suspended MP Dianne Kohler Barnard for five days for swearing in the National Assembly, the party said on Wednesday.

Simelane's 'shoddy' CV under scrutiny

Menzi Simelane's CV -- President Jacob Zuma's only point of reference in appointing him NPA head -- was "shoddy", the DA said on Tuesday.

DA: Zuma misleading nation on job creation

President Jacob Zuma is misleading the nation on job creation, the Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Friday.

Opposition parties eye closer cooperation

Leaders of opposition parties will gather in Cape Town in March to talk about forming a united front in next year's municipal elections, the ID says.

Call for commission of inquiry into Eskom's affairs

A commission of inquiry is the only way to sort out the "critical mass of maladministration and mismanagement" at Eskom, the DA says.

The way, the truth and the white

White extremists stuck in 1972 and Women's League Cardigans. Hayibo's take on the news of the day.

DA slams 'shoddy firearm management' by police

The police are "unwittingly fuelling the illegal arms trade" by ordering new guns to replace those that have been lost or stolen, the DA says.

DA: 'Failed' parastatal CEOs cost SA R260m

Payouts to "failed" departing chief executives of parastatals have cost the SA public at least R262,1-million over the last decade, the DA says.

DA calls for SARB's vigilance on inflation

Ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest-rate decision, the DA has insisted that financial stability requires that the bank remains vigilant on inflation.

DA: Eugene de Kock must stay behind bars

Reacting to reports that the release of convicted apartheid-era killer Eugene de Kock is imminent, the DA has insisted that he should not be released.

DA accuses ANC of trying to muzzle the media

The DA says the ANC's "full-scale assault" on eNews to force the channel to identify criminals interviewed on air is an attempt to muzzle the media.

DA: Review Shaik parole 'and put the matter to rest'

The DA on Tuesday again urged Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula to review fraud convict Schabir Shaik's medical parole.

Appoint impartial head of news, DA tells SABC

The Democratic Alliance on Thursday called on the new SABC board to appoint a politically impartial head of news.

Presidency confirms Shaik pardon application

After many mixed messages, the presidency has confirmed receiving an application for a presidential pardon from convicted fraudster Schabir Shaik.

DA proposes Bill on presidential pardons

In order to avoid accusations of bad faith being made against the president, the DA has put forward a private member's Bill on presidential pardons.

DA asks if Sentech is operating outside its mandate

The Democratic Alliance wants Barbara Hogan and Siphiwe Nyanda to explain whether Sentech is operating outside its mandate.