The Blog of Helen Zille
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The Democratic Alliance believes that the open, opportunity society for all can only come into being on the basis of democratic, transparent and accountable governance. The constitutional settlement reached in 1996 paved the way for a system of governance that, by and large, embodies these values. However, we believe
One of the Democratic Alliance’s major challenges is to explain why our vision of an “open, opportunity society” is the best chance South Africa has of improving the lives of all our citizens, particularly the poor. The vast majority of South Africans are not interested in political theory
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle-East conflict. We are extremely concerned and saddened by the loss of civilian lives at the centre of the conflict. The DA supports a two state solution with Jerusalem as a shared capital, and mutual respect for each
The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the decision by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) to uphold the appeal by the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) against a ruling of the Pietermaritzburg High Court in the case involving ANC President, Jacob Zuma. The onus is now on the National
Yesterday the ANC released its manifesto for this year’s election. As expected, it contained many fine words and laudable sentiments. The true test is whether or not they will be implemented. After fifteen years in government, the ANC has left a trail of broken promises. Remember
2009 opened on a sad note. On 1 January we lost one of our country’s most eminent citizens: Helen Suzman. Helen has left a rich political legacy that will inspire us in the years ahead. It is a legacy of opposing power abuse, while upholding the
DA leader Helen Zille will be in Limpopo from 9 January 2009 to 11 January 2009 on a pre-election tour of the province. Planned activities include: - Launching a DA Branch in Namakgale near Phalaborwa, where Helen Zille will welcome 70 former ANC members who have joined the
The Democratic Alliance offers its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Ekurhuleni Councillors Andre and Rika Hunter and DA Ekurhuleni Fundraising Chairperson Gentina Doubell who died tragically in a car accident in Stellenbosch on 5 January 2008. We are deeply saddened by their untimely passing.
Today I wrote to the Speaker of Parliament, Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde, asking her to place on the agenda of the next meeting of the Parliamentary Oversight Authority a proposal to commemorate the late Helen Suzman in Parliament. (Full text of the letter appended below). The DA believes that the Marks
With great sadness, the Democratic Alliance expresses its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Helen Suzman, who passed away this morning. South Africa has lost one of its most distinguished citizens. In her long and sometimes lonely career, Helen Suzman was a beacon of courage, integrity
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