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Testing up to 15,000 people per day 'may help' flatten COVID-19 curve
The country has 10,000 field workers on their door to door testing programme to conduct mass screenings for the virus.
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Stage 1 to 4: DA proposes its own version of SA’s lockdown
The Democratic Alliance is advocating for a phased approach with four stages of the lockdown, similar to when load shedding is implemented.
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Steenhuisen on COVID-19 relief plans: This is no time for racial bean counting
DA interim leader John Steenhuisen said the only way the country would be able to keep its economy moving was by ensuring that all businesses who needed assistance during the lockdown period were prioritised.
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Parly denies DA request to establish oversight committee during lockdown
The DA made the request to ensure continued oversight of the executive and the "protection of civil liberties" during the COVID-19 lockdown, but Parliament said this would not be necessary and practical.
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DA launches WhatsApp line to report SAPS, SANDF violations
The party said members of the public could report acts of assault, humiliation or bribery by law-enforcement officials during the lockdown period.
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DA calls for establishment of committee to protect civil liberties
DA interim leader John Steenhuisen asked Parliamentary Speaker Thandi Modise to ensure continuous oversight of the national executive and organs of state during the state of disaster.
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DA believes it has solid case to oppose decision to dissolve Tshwane Council
On Tuesday, the North Gauteng High Court heard an urgent application against the Gauteng government's move to intervene in the capital's affairs.
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DA fights placement of Tshwane under administration in Pretoria court
The DA wants the Gauteng government’s decision to dissolve the council to be reviewed set aside and declared invalid.
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NCOP formally backs placing Tshwane Municipality under administration
The concurrence came after three months of instability in the Tshwane council.
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Makhura visits 9 communities to explain why Tshwane council was dissolved
The decision was taken last week following weeks of political turmoil.
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DA accuses parole board of failing to account to WC legislature
The party's provincial spokesperson on community safety, Reagen Allen, said he contacted the Justice and Correctional Services Department to request a briefing on apparent failures in this system.
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Tshwane Council meeting postponed yet again
This latest sitting was called by acting speaker Zweli Khumalo to elect the new mayor and discuss a motion of no confidence against da office bearers.
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Tshwane Council to convene, despite being placed under administration
Cooperative Governance MEC Lebogang Maile said Tuesday’s meeting was not deemed as an act of defiance or a nullification of the exco's decision to dissolve the council.
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Steenhuisen: Zille is a centre of excellence
Helen Zille's appointment to her current senior position followed the resignations of Herman Mashaba and former leader Mmusi Maimane.
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DA demands details of decision to place Tshwane under administration
MEC Lebogang Maile said they would fight any attempts by the DA to challenge their decision to place the Tshwane metro under administration and dissolve the council.
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Steenhuisen: ANC, EFF walkouts deliberate strategy to collapse Tshwane council
The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s interim leader John Steenhuisen said the African National Congress (ANC) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were just using Tshwane Speaker Katlego Mathebe as what they called a 'straw man' to collapse the council.
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DA national leadership meets with Tshwane caucus
DA interim leader John Steenhuisen is joined by other leaders from the national office, provincial, and local structures.
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DA KZN leader Mcwango rallies behind Ntuli to become national party leader
The former DA youth leader is set to go against the interim leader John Steenhuisen and John Moodey when the party elects its new leader in May.
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Ex-DA CEO Paul Boughey looking forward to working with Mashaba
The former Joburg mayor promised the formation of a new political party to contest next year’s local government elections.
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Tshwane residents lament lack of service delivery & ‘selfish politicians'
Some Tshwane residents said the political battle over the control of the city was impacting negatively on service delivery.
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Mashaba must be cautious not to make his movement a DA splinter - analyst
The former Joburg mayor announced on Monday that the former DA members Funzela Ngobeni and Paul Boughey had resigned to join him in establishing a new political movement.
