Can the party construct a narrative that acknowledges its past while speaking to the aspirations of a diverse and changing society? Its ability to do so may depend on its…
The party believes it has been able to ‘self-correct’ after alienating white voters in the previous national and provincial elections
An internal report implicates Maimane as the mastermind in a plan to rid the party of its white leaders, thereby alienating white voters
South African youths are as disengaged politically as their international siblings. To change this, youth need to be represented as party candidates and employed in local…
Tony Leon’s comments calling Mmusi Maimane an ‘experiment’ have lifted the lid on what disgruntled black leaders describe as insidious racism and a refusal to hold racists to…
Despite growing disgruntlement and a string of high-profile resignations, often by black members, DA rank and file don’t appear to be jumping ship
Mazibuko said there have been allegations of corruption against De Lille that haven’t been followed through
Disagreement between the party leader and the federal executive suggests more is going on.
Excerpts from Zille’s autobiography present a counter-image to the rampaging Godzille of the cartoonists and the Twitter wars, writes Shaun de Waal.
Despite being mentioned as one of the favourites to succeed Helen Zille, Lindiwe Mazibuko says she will not make herself available for election.
Thuli Madonsela, Julius Malema, Lindiwe Mazibuko, and Joseph Mathunjwa have refuted claims that they are spies.
The security agency is investigating a claim that Julius Malema, Thuli Madonsela, Joseph Mathunjwa and Lindiwe Mazibuko were spying against the state.
Mbali Ntuli has resigned as the DA’s youth leader after her relationship with party leader Helen Zille had become increasingly strained.
Black people who forget they are black suffer, writes Andile Mngxitama.
In Mmusi Maimane’s acceptance speech, titled Toward a new Parliamentary era, he shares his plans for his new role.
Mmusi Maimane, the DA’s national spokesperson, says he will stand for the party’s parliamentary leader to replace the outgoing Lindiwe Mazibuko.
White mentors like Helen Zille need a wake-up call, writes Verashni Pillay. You do not "own" your black protégés just because you endorsed them.
Perhaps Julius Malema was right about Helen Zille after all. And like Juju, she too perpetuates uncomfortable stereotypes.
The cracks between Helen Zille and Lindiwe Mazibuko began showing themselves a while ago. Is a difference in opinion between members good for the DA?
Saying that he has "another important job I do", James Selfe has turned down Helen Zille’s request that he stands as candidate for DA caucus leader.
