Ivan meyer
DA kicks off virtual congress
DA federal chairperson Ivan Meyer said the party has shown resilience in adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic withstanding both the health and economic crisis.
Protesters took their frustrations to Parliament on Sunday to call on government to bring an end to farm attacks.
The party will for the first time elect new leaders thought an IT-based voting system, as the congress will take place virtually.
Meyer said agricultural industries in the province have over the past two-quarters improved harvests and sales of citrus, dried and deciduous fruit, compared to last year.
Just a few hours ahead of its online policy conference, the DA said as the country’s largest opposition party, it must take a lead in confronting the socio-economic challenges facing many South Africans.
The ANC says the Budget is bleak, while the ACDP says it is hopeful services will improve.
Provincial treasury budget head Ronell Slingers said the money would be spent on safety infrastructure.
The provincial Health Department has been allocated R24.7 billion, while education gets R23.6 billion.
The chamber says a fuel increase will be unfair and hard on the poor.
MEC Meyer says the Western Cape's R59 billion budget is aimed at stimulating economic growth and creating employment.
Like in the National budget, MEC Ivan Meyer is expected to focus on fiscal consolidation and economic growth.
Finance MEC Ivan Meyer says the province is still feeling the effects of the economic downturn.
Ivan Meyer said the money will go towards the construction of health care facilities and improving services.
The finance MEC says the province needs to cut costs due to the drought and the economic downturn.
The WC govt is rewarding provincial municipalities that exercise good financial governance.
The Oudtshoorn municipality is facing financial strain as a result of political turmoil in the council.
Ivan Meyer has withdrawn his candidacy for DA leader in the Western Cape.
Stellenbosch rector Russel Botman passed away in his sleep on Friday night.
The DA won with 59 percent of the vote, followed by the ANC which garnered 33 percent of ballots.