Leading South Africa into a New Era of Governance For the first time in history, the Democratic Alliance is part of the national government. With the ANC dropping below 40% in the recent elections, the DA plays a crucial role in stabilising national …

We will build a capable state to partner with the private sector and civil society to rescue South Africa. This ‘whole-of-society’ approach has worked in every place we already govern, and we plan to replicate it across the country to get South Africa moving in the right direction.

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) is a part of the Government of National Unity and the second largest political party in South Africa. Tracing our roots back to the anti-apartheid movement, our approach is rooted in the fight for freedom and fairness for all South Africans.

Jun 2, 2024 · The DA will answer the call of South Africa. We urge all others who love our Constitution and all it represents, to set aside narrow sectarian interests and join hands to act in the interests of the country that we all love.

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. We will build a capable state to partner with the private sector and civil society to rescue South Africa.

A deep commitment to rescuing South Africa, both in government and in opposition, animates and drives our national leadership. Our national leadership is characterised by both diversity and depth of experience.

Jul 1, 2024 · The appointment of Cabinet and the agreement between the two biggest parties inside the Government of National Unity paves way for us to now start delivering for the people of South Africa.

We stand together with all South Africans who share a community of values embodied by these words: freedom, fairness, opportunity and diversity. In particular, we believe: South Africa. South Africa is a special country because of our people and must take our rightful place among the great nations of the world;

After decades of the DA rigorously opposing the ANC, how is it that now these two parties are working together in national government? Watch this historic account of how South Africa’s future changed in 2024.