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            <title>DA calls for calm in Ekurhuleni, ending political violence and chaos</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls for calm and political tolerance across Ekurhuleni, as the election campaign enters its final days. A deeply concerning series of killings and the emergence of possible political links to the latest violence in Katlehong, are an example of chaos that cannot be allowed to take over. A shooting in Katlehong on Tuesday led to the loss of four lives, with some of the victims identified as ANC Youth League members. The attack followed a memorial service for ANC leader Jeanette Magugu, who was herself recently murdered.]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>ANC’s ConCourt outcome will not change their declining fortunes</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The DA respects the rule of law and respects the judgement of the Constitutional Court. The judgement raises serious concerns about the precedent it sets for complying with the IEC’s deadlines and requirements, as the courts have held that strict mechanical compliance applies to deadlines in every matter up to now. The ANC has now succeeded in court to undoing their own failure to submit candidate lists in 6 municipalities.]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Lesufi fails to hold officials accountable for R197m Gauteng Airwing contract scandal</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng will write to Premier Panyaza Lesufi requesting that he immediately put the officials implicated in the R197 million Gauteng Airwing contract scandal on precautionary suspension. We demand that he disclose who knew about the irregularities and when and present a clear plan to recover the R156.4 million. He must also ensure transparent procurement of a replacement Airwing service and provide regular updates on the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) investigation. Premier Lesufi has confirmed the DA’s long-standing suspicion that the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) knew about irregularities in the R197,4 million Simunye Air Charter helicopter contract, yet failed to hold a single official accountable and appoint an alternative service provider. This failure to act has denied Gauteng residents an effective airwing to support policing operations, combat crime, and respond swiftly to emergencies.]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Katlehong shooting: SAPS must account to Parliament for Ekurhuleni bloodshed</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Following the killing of two people and the injury of three others in an alleged drive-by shooting in Katlehong, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling for the Acting Minister of Police and SAPS top leadership to urgently appear before Parliament and account for their failure to clamp down on the wave of violent crime gripping Ekurhuleni. We extend our condolences to the families of those killed and wish the injured a full recovery.]]></description>
            <author>Thabi  Shomolekae</author>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>DA launches online portal to report dodgy tenders</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Today, the DA launched a new whistle blower portal where members of the public can submit information about corrupt, fraudulent and suspicious government tenders. This follows accounting officers failure to blacklist companies implicated in dodgy tenders.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>DA heads to Durban High Court to defend eThekwini Water Billboard</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The matter will be heard in the Durban High Court on Thursday, 15 October 2026.  The DA has filed papers opposing the court application brought by outgoing eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba, City Manager Musa Mbhele and senior municipal official Ednick Msweli.]]></description>
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            <title>DA demands investigation into Tshwane’s water tanker mafia</title>
            <link>https://www.polity.org.za/article/da-demands-investigation-into-tshwanes-water-tanker-mafia-2026-10-13</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Today, the DA picketed outside the Gauteng Premier’s office to protest against the water mafia in Tshwane. We have submitted a formal request to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for an urgent forensic investigation, in terms of Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act, into the R777 million spent on water tankers by the ANC-ActionSA-led City of Tshwane during the 2024/25 financial year.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>GDE spends almost R96 million on travel and related costs while schools struggle financially</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[While Gauteng schools face severe financial pressures, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has per written replies received, spent almost R96 million on travel and related costs over the past three financial years, including nearly R47.9 million on conference facilities and more than R21.6 million on shuttle and road transport. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng demands a full account of this expenditure and clear evidence of how it benefited teaching and learning.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>Don’t hope for change, vote for change</title>
            <link>https://www.polity.org.za/article/dont-hope-for-change-vote-for-change-2026-10-13</link>
            <description><![CDATA[In just three weeks, South Africans will head to the polls in one of the most consequential — and certainly the most competitive — elections in our democratic history. That is something worth celebrating. The vibrancy and competitiveness of this election is exactly what our constitutional democracy was designed to enable. To have citizens freely choosing who should govern them, governments being held accountable for their record, and political power changing hands peacefully through the ballot ...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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            <title>DA wishes matric learners well ahead of final exams</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The DA wishes all matric learners the very best as they begin their final examinations tomorrow. This is an important milestone after years of hard work, dedication and sacrifice. We know that the pressure can be overwhelming, but we encourage every learner to stay focused, believe in themselves and give each exam their best effort.]]></description>
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