📰 03/05/2021

📺 While others dither and delay, the DA is on track for October elections

In a video broadcast, DA Leader, John Steenhuisen, affirmed the DA’s election readiness and announced that the Party will hold an historic virtual rally on Saturday, 22 May.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/iiVPp7gCZOk

💙 Top-5 South African municipalities governed by the DA

An independent report confirmed that the best hope of good services and good value for ratepayers’ money is to live in a municipality that has been under DA control for an extended period of time.

Read more: https://www.da.org.za/2021/05/top-5-south-african-municipalities-governed-by-the-da

💉 Time’s up, Minister Mkhize: Are South Africa’s vaccination sites ready?

Following an inspection of hospitals and clinics across the country, the DA called on Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, to provide the nation with an urgent update on the state of readiness of SA’s vaccination sites.

Read more: https://www.da.org.za/2021/05/times-up-minister-mkhize-are-south-africas-vaccination-sites-ready

📰 World Press Day: DA asks Zondo Commission to test allegations that SSA bribed journalists

The DA is seeking clarity as to when the Zondo Commission will delve into allegations that the State Security Agency (SSA) bribed journalists and media houses to report positively about former President Jacob Zuma.

Read more: https://www.da.org.za/2021/05/world-press-day-da-asks-zondo-commission-to-test-allegations-that-ssa-bribed-journalists

âš¡ Mabuza must step aside following Eskom kickback scandal

In light of reports that Deputy President David Mabuza received R30 million from General Electric through Eskom when he was still the Mpumalanga premier, the DA called for Mabuza to step aside during the investigation.

Read more: https://www.da.org.za/2021/05/mabuza-must-step-aside-following-eskom-kickback-scandal