Democratic Alliance

South Africans have embarked on an in-depth process of deciding what kind of society they want to create – and a major part of that process is the National Social Cohesion Summit which took place recently in Kliptown, Soweto.
• Hold on to freedom, says Brand SA

Opposition MPs, in a National Assembly debate on President Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address, welcomed the focus on infrastructure development while urging Zuma to focus more on developing skills, implementing labour reforms and tackling corruption in the country.

Africa's oldest liberation struggle movement and South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, turned 100 years old on 8 January, and celebrated the event in style.
• Tribute to Arthur Goldreich

Political parties and business organisations have welcomed the significant decrease in most categories of crime announced by Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa at the release of the country's annual crime statistics.

South Africans have paid tribute to Professor Kader Asmal, academic, former Cabinet minister and struggle veteran, who passed away on 22 June 2011.
• Zuma: SA to meet 2015 education goal

Tributes have been pouring in for Kader Asmal, South African struggle veteran, human rights activist, academic and politician, who passed away on 22 June 2011.

Western Cape Premier Helen Zille is the latest recipient of the 2011 Abraham Geiger Award for individuals who have made great strides towards openness, courage, tolerance, and freedom of thought.
• Suzman: a fearless voice stilled

South Africa’s local government elections went well in most parts of the country, with the Independent Electoral Commission confident of reaching its 40% voter turnout target.
• New political party as poll nears

Did you know that in the 2011 municipal government election, a total of 121 political parties and a record number of 748 independent candidates will take part? Read up on more interesting facts and figures.
• South Africans will vote for change

At least 24 new political parties will contest the upcoming local government elections in South Africa – an indication of a thriving democracy, says Independent Electoral Commission chair Dr Brigalia Bam.
• SA youngsters queue for change