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| − | The '''Democratic Alliance''' ('''DA''') is a [[South Africa]]n political party which in June 2024 agreed to join | + | The '''Democratic Alliance''' ('''DA''') is a [[South Africa]]n political party which in June 2024 agreed to join an [[SA/Government of National Unity]]<ref>''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqq2ZJxKDA0 "Govt of National Unity | Patriotic Alliance keeping an open mind"]''</ref> with the [[African National Congress]] (ANC), the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkatha_Freedom_Party Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)] and the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriotic_Alliance Patriotic Alliance.]<ref>''[https://www.politicsweb.co.za/documents/da-to-initiate-exploratory-coalition-talks--john-s "DA to initiate exploratory coalition talks - John Steenhuisen"]''</ref> |
| − | The [[DA]] has previously often opposed [[ANC]] policies related to economic, labour, healthcare and foreign policy decisions, | + | The [[DA]] has previously often opposed [[ANC]] policies related to economic, labour, healthcare and foreign policy decisions, ranging from workers’ rights to [[South Africa]]’s stance on supporting [[Palestine]].<ref>''[https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/14/south-africas-parliament-choosing-president-amidst-uncertainty "Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president after ANC, DA reach deal"]''</ref> |
| − | The [[DA]] traces its roots to the founding of the anti-apartheid [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_Party_(South_Africa) Progressive Party] in 1959, with many mergers and name changes since that time. | + | The [[DA]] traces its roots to the founding of the anti-[[apartheid]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_Party_(South_Africa) Progressive Party] in 1959, with many mergers and name changes since that time. |
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Latest revision as of 13:22, 20 June 2024
 Democratic Alliance  (Political party)   | |
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| Leader | John Steenhuisen |
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is a South African political party which in June 2024 agreed to join an SA/Government of National Unity[1] with the African National Congress (ANC), the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and the Patriotic Alliance.[2]
The DA has previously often opposed ANC policies related to economic, labour, healthcare and foreign policy decisions, ranging from workers’ rights to South Africa’s stance on supporting Palestine.[3]
The DA traces its roots to the founding of the anti-apartheid Progressive Party in 1959, with many mergers and name changes since that time.
Party Members
| Politician | Born | Died | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Mackenzie | 12 August 1960 | 7 July 2021 | The 14th South African MP to die from COVID. |
| John Steenhuisen | 25 March 1976 |
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