1 day ago · I agree to allow the Democratic Alliance to process my information for a lawful purpose, in-line with the DA’s activities and in compliances with other legislation.

Feb 19, 2025 · Watch John Steenhuisen’s reaction to today’s budget postponement here: The postponement of the Minister of Finance’s 2025/26 National Budget Speech today is a victory for the people of South Africa, as it prevents the implementation of a 2% VAT increase that would have broken the back of our economy. The postponement resulted from the DA’s

The DA has a plan to rescue South Africa from state collapse. We will start fixing what is broken in government by abolishing cadre deployment, firing corrupt officials and appointing competent people with the skills to deliver services.

Mar 20, 2025 · The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the publication of the Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document by Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau yesterday. Minister Tau has invited public comment within 30 working days, until 7th May 2025. We will study the document in detail and submit a robust critique, together with recommendations for how the

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Mar 2, 2025 · It is a shame that the ANC is willing to risk South Africa’s economic stability in a desperate attempt to force a tone-deaf 0.75% VAT increase down the throats of South Africans. Just as the ANC refused to listen to objections from its coalition partners in the lead-up to its failed February Budget, the ANC

Feb 25, 2025 · The comments below were delivered by the DA’s Spokesperson on Finance, Dr Mark Burke, during a briefing in Parliament this morning. Following the unprecedented events of last week, in which the tabling of the budget in Parliament was postponed for the first time in history, the Democratic Alliance (DA) today outlines what a budget geared towards creating growth and jobs should look like.

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Feb 3, 2025 · The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with deep concern President Donald Trump’s threat to cut critical aid funding in response to the Expropriation Act. While the Act does need to be amended to meet the sequencing requirements as highlighted by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Dean Macpherson, there are also opportunities to deal with other concerns

Feb 17, 2025 · Note to Editors: Please be advised that the DA’s Budget Expectations Press Briefing, scheduled for 18 February 2025, will no longer go ahead. Please see the DA’s Budget Expectations Statement below with attached soundbite: DA’S BUDGET EXPECTATIONS: GROWTH, DEBT CONTAINMENT, AND NO NEW TAXES “The DA strongly opposes any tax increases and does not support