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News •

ANC National Working Committee resolves to ‘reset’ relationship with DA, other partners • Apr. 8, 2025, 5:52 PM ET (Daily Maverick)
DA says it is ‘willing to speak to ANC to get a workable Budget on the table’ • Apr. 7, 2025, 7:08 PM ET (Daily Maverick)
As DA leaders set to meet, Zille says party’s decision on GNU will have ‘profound implications’ for SA • Apr. 4, 2025, 7:56 AM ET (Daily Maverick)
South Africa budget crisis: Is Government of National Unity (GNU) between ANC and DA about to fall apart? • Apr. 3, 2025, 5:33 AM ET (BBC)
South African coalition government on verge of collapse as major party breaks ranks • Apr. 2, 2025, 12:54 PM ET (Globe and Mail)

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Also Known As DA
Date 2000 - present
Related People Helen Zille • John Steenhuisen • Mmusi Maimane

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Logo of the Democratic Alliance (DA)
Tony Leon
Helen Zille
Democratic Alliance election poster
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