Steenhuisen calls for consensus on foreign policy within GNU:
DA leader John Steenhuisen has highlighted concerns about foreign policy coherence within the ...
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Hill-Lewis vows to expose ANC when it refuses to compromise in GNU: Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has defended his party's decision to join the ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-07-02-hill-lewis-vows-to-expose-anc-when-it-refuses-to-compromise-in-gnu/
Key FactsRamaphosa Removes DA Deputies in Executive Shakeup
Jun 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
- President Cyril Ramaphosa removed three DA deputy ministers from the executive branch on June 30 after a request from DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis.
- The dismissed deputies Samantha Graham-Mare, Sello Seitlholo, and Mimmy Gondwe publicly announced their removals on Facebook.
- Hill-Lewis had previously declared changes to DA representation in the government on June 17, naming successors to the outgoing deputies.
- These removals signal an imminent Cabinet reshuffle involving new DA appointments to key government roles.
I hope I left my country slightly better off than the way I found it. The next adventure awaits,— Samantha Graham-Mare, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, in a Facebook thank-you post after being removed
OpinionLeaving is never easy but look at us now: Not long ago, it was unthinkable that the leader of the DA would ever walk up the steps to the Union Buildings
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2026-02-20-leaving-is-never-easy-but-look-at-us-now/
Dion George fired: Ramaphosa appoints Willie Aucamp as environment minister: DA leader John Steenhuisen insists that George’s removal is ‘not due to external ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-11-13-dion-george-fired-ramaphosa-appoints-willie-aucamp-as-environment-minister/
Key FactsNew Leadership Boosts South Africa’s Environmental Ministry
Nov 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- President Ramaphosa dismissed Dion George and appointed Willie Aucamp as the new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
- Alexandra Abrahams was named deputy minister of trade, industry and competition, replacing Andrew Whitfield.
- DA leader John Steenhuisen clarified that George’s removal was not influenced by external pressures.
- The DA aims to strengthen government roles with capable members to advance economic reforms and improve governance.
The simple truth is that it is not.— John Steenhuisen, the DA leader, addressing speculation surrounding Dion George's departure.
STRIVING FOR ACCORD: GNU parties will meet to smooth out foreign policy differences, says Steenhuisen
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-05-gnu-parties-will-meet-to-smooth-out-foreign-policy-differences-says-steenhuisen/
EWN Aug 12 25
ANC yet to consult coalition partners on expanding GNU - DA's Steenhuisen: Last week, the ANC announced plans to broaden the coalition, saying there’s growing ...
ewn.co.za/2025/08/12/anc-yet-to-consult-coalition-partners-on-expanding-gnu-das-steenhuisen
Thabo Mbeki slams DA’s national dialogue boycott as 'misplaced' and self-defeating
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-07-04-thabo-mbeki-slams-das-national-dialogue-boycott-as-misplaced-and-self-defeating/
Key FactsMbeki criticizes DA withdrawal from National Dialogue
Jul 4, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- In an 11-page open letter, he addressed DA leader John Steenhuisen after the party announced it would not participate.
- The DA announced it would not join the dialogue scheduled to begin on August 15, 2025, after Andrew Whitfield was removed as deputy minister.
- Mbeki said the National Foundations Dialogue Initiative, formed in 2016 by civil-society groups, organizes the dialogue, not the ANC or government.
- Mbeki said the temporary Preparatory Task Team, comprising over 50 civil-society organizations, is due to dissolve when the National Convention meets at NASREC, August 15–17.
“I have no doubt that the DA acts against its own direct interests when it decides to isolate itself from its sovereign authority when the latter decides to engage in a national dialogue to determine our country’s future.”— Thabo Mbeki wrote this in an open letter to DA leader John Steenhuisen, criticising the DA’s boycott of the National Dialogue.
Paid articlePaywall Ramaphosa's rebellion warning for Steenhuisen: DA leader could prompt collapse of GNU if he boycotts ministerial meetings on national dialogue
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OpinionThe ANC and DA clash: A pivotal moment in South African politics: As tensions rise between the ANC and DA, the political landscape of South Africa faces a ...
iol.co.za/news/opinion/2025-07-04-the-anc-and-da-clash-a-pivotal-moment-in-south-african-politics/
‘Nuclear Option’: DA ready with no-confidence motion to oust Ramaphosa: Democratic Alliance Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille says the party has a motion ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-07-01-nuclear-option-da-ready-with-no-confidence-motion-to-oust-ramaphosa/
Key FactsDA Plans No-Confidence Vote to Challenge Ramaphosa
Jul 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- The Democratic Alliance possesses a no-confidence motion against President Ramaphosa but remains cautious due to potential government collapse.
- The DA filed charges against Minister Nkabane for alleged misconduct in appointing SETA board members.
- Political analysts believe smaller parties like the EFF and MK Party could help the motion succeed.
- The DA intends to use the no-confidence motion as a last resort after attempting all other avenues.
We certainly have a motion of no confidence against the president up our sleeve, but we always say that our action must be commensurate with the infringement.— Helen Zille, Chairperson of the Democratic Alliance Federal Council, discussing the no-confidence motion against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
'Coordinated attack on a young female minister’ - ANCYL slams DA over Nkabane charges
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-07-01-coordinated-attack-on-a-young-female-minister-ancyl-slams-da-over-nkabane-charges/
Patriotic Alliance vows to defend Ramaphosa against DA’s possible motion of no confidence
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-06-30-patriotic-alliance-vows-to-defend-ramaphosa-against-das-possible-motion-of-no-confidence/
Key FactsPatriotic Alliance Backs Ramaphosa Against No-Confidence Threat
Jun 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- Kenny Kunene of the Patriotic Alliance pledged to protect President Ramaphosa from the DA's potential no-confidence motion.
- The DA accused Ramaphosa of failing to act against corruption among ANC ministers and intends to oppose budget votes.
- Kunene endorsed Ramaphosa's removal of deputy minister Whitfield following an unauthorized trip to the US.
- The Patriotic Alliance anticipates the DA will leave the governing coalition after its ultimatum expired.
The DA does not hold any cards whatsoever.— Kenny Kunene, deputy leader of the Patriotic Alliance, stated in an interview with Newzroom Afrika regarding the DA's threat to table a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
GNU will not collapse without DA - Mbalula: Opposition parties outside the GNU — including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-30-gnu-will-not-collapse-without-da-mbalula/
Is the DA planning to challenge Ramaphosa's leadership?: The DA is poised to challenge President Cyril Ramaphosa with a motion of no confidence ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-29-is-the-da-planning-to-challenge-ramaphosas-leadership/
DA exits National Dialogue, pledges to challenge budgets for corrupt ANC ministers
iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-06-28-da-exits-national-dialogue-pledges-to-challenge-budgets-for-corrupt-anc-ministers/
EWN Feb 05 25
SONA 2025: DA adamant about pressurising ANC to expedite economic growth under GNU
ewn.co.za/2025/02/05/sona-2025-da-adamant-about-pressurising-anc-to-expedite-economic-growth-under-gnu
Steenhuisen: Expropriation Bill row threatens stability of the GNU: It is the first time that the DA has publicly warned the ANC that it may reconsider its place ...
mg.co.za/politics/2025-01-25-steenhuisen-expropriation-bill-row-threatens-stability-of-the-gnu/
Key FactsSteenhuisen: Expropriation Bill Endangers GNU Stability
Jan 25, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- DA leader John Steenhuisen criticized President Ramaphosa's decision to enact the Expropriation Bill, considering a reevaluation of his party's stance in the governing coalition.
- He stated that the coalition's stability relies on the relationship between the ANC and DA, expressing frustration over Ramaphosa's refusal to discuss the contentious National Health Insurance Act.
- Steenhuisen pointed out that the ANC has openly disrespected coalition partners, undermining trust and leading to repeated legislative conflicts.
- He warned that if the dispute over the bill remains unresolved, the DA would seriously reconsider its options.
ANC is ‘monopolising’ SA’s foreign policy by sidelining the GNU, DA complains: The DA says “the ANC and DA see the world through vastly different” lenses ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-12-15-anc-is-monopolising-sas-foreign-policy-by-sidelining-the-gnu-da-complains/
Key FactsANC Dominates South Africa's Foreign Policy, DA Claims
Dec 15, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
- The Democratic Alliance (DA) alleges that the ANC monopolizes South Africa's foreign policy, sidelining other parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU).
- DA leader John Steenhuisen argues for greater involvement of the GNU in foreign policy, while the ANC maintains strict control over this area.
- The DA expresses concerns that ANC policies jeopardize national interests and promote alignment with authoritarian regimes.
- Calls for an urgent reassessment of the government's foreign policy are made to redefine national interests amid rising global tensions.
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