Articles about Democratic Alliance

Calls to connect GP classrooms ahead of AI push

The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng urges connectivity first, as premier Panyaza Lesufi calls for AI-driven classrooms.

Political pushback against Malatsi BEE leniency for Starlink entry

The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, the EFF and the ANC call for the immediate withdrawal of minister Solly Malatsi’s BEE policy direction.

Gauteng under fire for failing to pay R344m Microsoft licence fees

The Gauteng Provincial Government owes Microsoft R344 million in unpaid licence fees, placing core services, from healthcare to education, at risk.

SONA 2025 loaded with ICT expectations

As president Cyril Ramaphosa readies for the State of the Nation Address tonight, the ICT sector is optimistic the tech industry will be high on the agenda.

Malatsi brings fresh tech-focused perspective to comms dept

Local pundits welcome the appointment of the Democratic Alliance’s Solly Malatsi as the new minister of communications.

DA’s Solly Malatsi appointed as new communications minister

Mondli Gungubele, who served as communications and digital technologies minister since March last year, is now deputy minister of the department.

Parties up digital engagement ahead of elections

The governing party debuts the myANC Digital app ahead of the elections, joining other political parties in electioneering via tech.

Futurelect app to address civic education gap

The app provides voter information and short courses on political systems, democratic principles and roles of elected leaders.

Political parties make tech a key feature in manifestos

All three of South Africa’s biggest political parties’ manifestos ramp up their ICT plans, as they prepare to do battle for votes at the polls on 29 May.

Does SA need a cyber commissioner?

Experts weigh in on the DA's proposal to amend the constitution to enable the establishment of a cyber commissioner.

SAPS uses illegal spy tech, claims DA

The DA alleges SAPS purchased spy equipment known as “grabbers” without obtaining the necessary exemption.

Mazibuko’s academy educates politicians on tech regulation

The former DA parliamentary leader’s Futurelect will teach policy-makers to effectively govern and regulate emerging tech.