The Democratic Alliance (DA) is a liberal South African political party. The party has been the second-largest in South Africa since its foundation in 2000. The party is broadly centrist, [8] [9] and has also been associated with centre-right [10] [11] [12] policies. It is a member of Liberal International and the Africa Liberal Network.

The DA is committed to making life more affordable for all South Africans. Our policies to lower the cost of living have taken centre stage in the Government of National Unity (GNU) agenda.

Jun 14, 2024 · CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The African National Congress party has signed a deal to form a coalition government with the main opposition, party officials announced Friday after weeks of fevered...

Jul 25, 2024 · South Africa’s Democratic Alliance took the African National Congress, the party it co-governs the country with, to court Thursday July 25, 2024 over a preelection speech in May given by President Ramaphosa.

Although the Democratic Alliance of South Africa in its present form is fairly new, its roots can be traced far back in South African political history, through a complex sequence of splits and mergers.

Feb 21, 2025 · Democratic Alliance is a South African political party formed in 2000 through the merger of the Democratic Party, the New National Party (formerly the National Party), and the Federal Alliance. It became the official opposition party to the ruling African National Congress.

16 hours ago · - Majingo stated his decision was based on alignment with the DA's values of clean governance and economic growth. - The announcement, which led to a brief adjournment, came as Majingo was expected to lead a motion of no confidence against the DA speaker. ... - Foreign investors sold South African equities at their fastest rate in over a year ...

Jul 1, 2024 · As announced by the President, the DA has taken up the following portfolios in Cabinet: Agriculture, Basic Education, Public Works and Infrastructure, Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Home Affairs, as well Communications and Digital Technologies.

Jun 30, 2024 · After almost a month of intensive negotiations, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is proud to announce that we have agreed to a deal to be part of the Government of National Unity (GNU) to enact the will of the South African people delivered through an historic and decisive General Election on 29 May 2024.

6 days ago · South Africa's ruling coalition is creaking in the absence of an applicable legal framework amid growing tensions between its two leading parties.