What's next? The role of the DA in Government & Parliament

WATCH | DA Leader, John Steenhuisen briefs the media on the role of the Party in National Government and Parliament in the current administration. Rescuing SA with clean governance and strong oversight, defending the Constitution in ministries and Parliament.
This briefing highlights the crucial contributions the DA is making to drive positive change and progress in South Africa. John is joined by DA Chief Whip George Michalakis, DA Deputy Chief Whip Baxolile Nodada, and DA National Spokesperson Karabo Khakhau.
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[@vusicindi1609]

I'm proud of the DA and I have always loved it, not for being perfect, but for being perfectly honest.

[@louisnaidu9140]

Thanks John and all of the best for the future in your attempt to make life better for all South Africans.

[@dirkmoolman]

South Africa is watching the DA closely with a magnifying glass during these times. Thank you for addressing the country.

[@Fezeka-zl1cg]

Great and power packed speech from our leader Mr John Steenhuisen, thank you Sir,❤😊

[@KatarinaRust]

Thanks John Steenhuizen and Da....whe all believes in you....proud of you....thanks for a most better SA.....God Bless all of you👏👏

[@Tenaciousanimations]

May Satan guide us all 🙏

[@derrickdupreez4209]

Great guys, you have given our country hope, hope that our country will prosper🙏

[@clairesnibbe1878]

Thank you 🙏 DA for injecting Hope into SA 🏆

[@esthermatsoso-cr2on]

Thanks once more Mr Steenhuizen we thank Almighty for the new GNU we put our hope, trust in DA leadership and hoping the future of the citizens and economy of the country will be bright, may Almighty give you strength and more wisdom to bring things back to normal

[@stevenvanjaarsveld8582]

Thank you for fighting for our rights and helping to rescue SA, viva DA

[@deborahoostendorp7319]

Well spoken 👏👌 People of SA are trusting DA in making the difference for all!

[@MornayShaw-fq8yk]

I am proud to be a DA supporter i am currently unemployed and offered my services to Rozario Frollic free of charge as i would like to get involved in voter education as we have two years left to the next vote and it is imperative that we in the DA increase in our constituency to grow our party especially among the youth in Port Elizabeth so please Mr Minister could you make this appointment possible i am from Algoa Park because Mr Frollic is not taking me serious.I must say you and Mr McKenzie are doing a wonderful job keep it up.

[@lulamantshephe5595]

❤❤❤❤

[@astra6098]

Hard choices John, but we support you.

[@zamekakaiser351]

Thank you DA God bless your party,

[@Tenaciousanimations]

May Satan bless us all

[@YvonneWintgens]

Don't need Satanism in our country !!​@@Tenaciousanimations

[@Tenaciousanimations]

@@YvonneWintgens why should we worship your god over Satan? We all have a choice don't we?

[@colleengreenthompson6095]

Opening speech by the lady with Beautiful fluent english....❤....so nice n easy to understand...... congratulations 🎉 to DA for the people who are part of ur party...we wishing that your team gets stronger together n helping change n making s.a. great ...great to have url part of GNU

[@loginroberts6673]

John Steenhuisen for SA President Thanks All DA Voters

[@ricardomachadodacruz3424]

Don't forget that CRIME is out of control. And part of its perpetrators sit in parliament next to you. Their accountability lies in your steadfast decisions.

[@user-ge3ui2bx4k]

Thank you ,i hope Home Affairs will definately improve My husband has been waiting for a ling time for his critical skills visa

[@user-qe1tv1bu2f]

@@user-ge3ui2bx4k Critical????

[@user-sd2dz4qw4y]

The is lord is behind all the parties who support the government of national unity we will keep on praying for the new leaders who want to bring change for all in south Africa respective race colour or gender we are all God's people and we want him present viva the gnu

[@kevinkatzke5350]

Thank you for saving our country 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🫶

[@ashkisten3111]

Thank you Lord 👌🙏❤

[@HeidiPearlBransby]

Thank you for this comprehensive and encouraging presentation. It provides much-needed reassurance and optimism. I sincerely hope that your vision and mission to positively influence Parliamentary sessions during debates will be swiftly adopted by all parties. It is imperative that we put an end to disruptive behaviors, such as temper tantrums, blatant racism, and false accusations. While intelligent filibustering may have its place, repeated disregard for the Speaker's authority should not be tolerated. After a single warning, any subsequent infraction by the same individual should result in immediate disciplinary action. Additionally, points of order should only be entertained after full presentations have been delivered. Thank you for your dedication to fostering a more respectful and productive Parliamentary environment.

[@cathypotgieter6345]

Imagine if an MP had to part with a certain amount of his /her salary every time he/she shouted out,"Point of order!"We would have no more of this kindergarten behaviour in parliament .

[@user-qe1tv1bu2f]

@@cathypotgieter6345 Imagine

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

I totally agree with you. The shocking behaviour displayed in Parliament is an absolute embarrassment to RSA.

[@shanicejadine7735]

You have a genuine heart beat for humanity

[@annafiocchi4623]

Thank you! This is why we voted for the DA

[@CeciliaAdrio-ek5iq]

I pray for All in the D.A.🙏🙏🇿🇦 its exciting..may the Lord protect you all and your Families..We as Citizens are Hoping for a better Country for our children🙏and grandchildren🙏

[@florencediallo8340]

In Jesus Christ's mighty name, Amen 🙏🙏🙏💟🙏💟💟

[@Tenaciousanimations]

@@florencediallo8340 Yeah, prayer has shown to be effective! Oh wait, that's never been demonstrated once

[@Tenaciousanimations]

If only prayer had shown to work even once. If I had to prayer to an imaginary being, Satan seem like a better choice anyways. At least he doesn't flood his own people or endorse slavery ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@SylviaMitchell-tz2sl]

We pray without ceasing for safety 🙏 guidance and prosperity for this country 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shanicejadine7735]

Praise God

[@Tenaciousanimations]

God endoreses slavery and genocide of his own people. You praise an imaginary evil megalomaniac

[@nosiphosobekwa9316]

Proud of you guys. President Ramaphosa has opened opportunities. use them.

[@user-qe1tv1bu2f]

Lets hope things improve even slightly.

[@pieterjordaan73]

May our Good Lord bless you in this venture....

[@candypather8107]

Well done, we are proud of you. Keep going, our only constant is the DA

[@thomasmathaichakalyil2791]

DA is going to do well in GNU provided they can be given these chances as we see now. Slowly, those who are calling you ' racists' will shut their mouth as the DA continue with delivery. Let us hope GNU lasts for 5 years. 👏👏

[@lulamantshephe5595]

It has to work, we do not have a choice

[@ritaschutte5764]

😮😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@YvonneWintgens]

​@@ritaschutte5764: Keep on laughing !!

[@larrymeyer2917]

Success in bringing effective governance can only embed competition by those department not delivering. And impact the voters decision in the next election. We can only wish these guys are able to deliver real change that benefits all the people of South Africa and change mindset to elect competent governments in future that are willing to work for the people. Removing discrimination that encourage many to leave the beloved country, creating a prosperous and thriving country, joining the democratic countries and taking up a position of respect in the world, all success to the country from Canada.

[@lulamantshephe5595]

I voted for DA in the last elections. There is one thing that worries me, EFF and MK try to deliberately velittkevour DA leaders referring to education, etc. I find that,extremely rude, please let this morons not upset and discourage you. We have your back, forward we go😮❤❤

[@RightSide-kl5vj]

A good degree does not equal smartness

[@lulamantshephe5595]

​@@RightSide-kl5vjexactlu

[@SylviaMitchell-tz2sl]

​@@RightSide-kl5vjI agree 💯💯💯

[@Tony605]

DA 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@billfreeman1176]

Wow John what a wonderful delivery of the DA's position.

[@user-rs2sq4jh6k]

Well done keep up the promise ❤❤

[@brianmassey3220]

This speech by the DA and John Steenhuizen deserves VERY wide publicity. The DA's role in a stable GNU, I hope and pray, is now a second miracle by the miracle nation. It represents a new way for political parties in the whole world to learn how to work for the benefit of the people and not the political bosses. It represents a new way for political parties to learn how to discuss and solve problems to peacefully resolve problems and build a future together and not to destroy the country they should all love. Best of luck to all of you. May the GOOD LORD HaShem bless all of you and SA

[@supermanonemillion7222]

*Where ever DA is things will go right*

[@stefaniaoliviero228]

Wishing South Africa all the very best 🙏🏼 such exciting times ahead, the breakers are gradually and surely properly breaking up, which promises a huge success of the GNU❣️Viva SOUTH AFRICA🙏🏼

[@kaminaik2056]

Support the difference u make for us as citizens but lot of leftus media are also against gnu government and especially DA..b strong.

[@agnesmabusa2451]

It should be the DA leading the SA but the problem is the people who did not realize the corruption of the ANC gorvening for 30yrs they are blind folded .

[@theresaburdett1054]

There is none so blind as he who will not see.

[@petraemack7324]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@bryantelford495]

John, don't forget that the most money that was lost in the VBS saga, was the money given to VBS by the municipalities. Those who unlawfully gave municipal funds to VBS should be held to account.

[@shanicejadine7735]

God bless you John.

[@patrickganess8557]

Thanks D A but we need problem water supply in our taps in mouunt view trennace park dawn crest area in verulam to be sorted out urgently.

[@Phillip-oo2ft]

Sir ..who is your ward council?...can he not help you people..speak to him personally....may be they will act

[@patrickganess8557]

@@Phillip-oo2ft hello the ward councillor is also aware of the problem but there's no solution.

[@balanaicker286]

Thank you John I strongly believe that the DA will make SA a better place for all of our South Africans

[@georginavanwyk9165]

Where DA governs there's a difference ❤

[@lulamantshephe5595]

True

[@ramonamarais6737]

Very true

[@sallykoch3526]

❤😊

[@JodeanGroenewald]

True

[@user-sk3dh4kq5t]

@@georginavanwyk9165 There is really a difference because they have became so closed mouth about the Phalaphala report and investigation now in 2024, but just before elections in April & May they wrote to even the FBI to investigate the matter. The DA govern with the ANC that's the difference lol hahahahaha 😂😂😂. Enjoy the DANC🤣🤣🤣

[@EmihleSibeko]

Thank you John please DA leader in goverment portfolio they must show DA deferents between ANC and DA

[@herman7992]

Its easy, remove all racial political laws, make South Africa truly a non-racial country. This will increase investment. Thats what investors want.

[@mcdonaldmajawala1494]

well Done DA viva

[@vusicindi1609]

As a Black person, I never lost hope in DA even during the most difficult "Progressive "days. True racist will be exposed for what they really are.

[@ramonamarais6737]

Good attitude thankyou. X

[@mishyears]

Thank you for your excellent leadership

[@lynnmey3662]

God is on his throne and does answer pray thank you Jesus for your faithfulness

[@Tenaciousanimations]

You have no justifiable reason to believe a god exists. Even if it did, he is an evil megalomaniac. Actually read the bible and this much will be obvious

[@biffmaggsdurban]

Brilliant. this is so exciting for our future.

[@tinavermeulen7364]

WELL DONE TO YOU JOHN... AND TO THE REST OF THE DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE.....for... your commitment, pure endurance, and consistent hard work...... You are a STAR* DA FOR LIFE 🎉

[@glenosher5748]

Moving south Africa forward to gether with Messiah Moshiach Al Masih Yeshua Jesus 🌹🕊️🫂

[@lifesimmer8571]

We also agree Mr Steenhuisen for President he is a real gentleman we wish him only the best in the future.

[@faizajohnson9401]

Thank you MinisterJohn and DA team..may God bless you abundantly and guide you to serve our country in the best way you can..yes its challenging but we believe in you DA team..your honesty is what will make this a better country as I always believed in in the DA.. God bless you 🙏

[@jennyjonker1916]

Great speech...well done😊

[@gladyswatson4710]

Thank you DA, we want a change in our country. God bless and protect you all wherever you go.🙏♥️

[@corneliacoetz243]

Thank you Min Steenhuisen. We already feel the balls are rolling towards saving our country in right direction. We realise 30 yrs of decline and corruption is a hard task but wish within first 100 days more good news and changes moving forward. God bless in all DA's indeavors!

[@yvettedurbangirlsa]

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 LOVE IS DA 💙💙

[@zanelenkosi3960]

Yes sir constitution is definitely going to be changed no matter what

[@user-rd3qg5ln9l]

Now um convinced that our journalist are captured, you can see the deference of questions being asked here compared to when they ask other political parties

[@rajpapa3574]

Besides the journo being cap. The judiacry is captured as well.. did any one in state capture go to jail.

[@MmathaeleRalengau]

South Africans let us all thank God for all He has done for us poor 🙏 ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉. God Has given us South Africans DA DA DA DA. GOD HAS RESCUED through DA. GOD bless all DA who listened to Your Holy Word. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏.

[@FriendYou-jg7gq]

There should be mechanisms and systems electronic and otherwise so that the voice and suggestions of everybody is heard

[@FriendYou-jg7gq]

Remember SA was before the cradle of the first heart transplant and many innovations

[@FriendYou-jg7gq]

Project management knowledge and skills will be very important also for economically feasible projects to become reality applying experience of other countries and what not to do and what are best successful ways

[@FriendYou-jg7gq]

Remember meritocracy and righteousness must prevail

[@davidgouws3610]

Proud to be DA.

[@soozie3202]

Fab young women sitting in the wings of our future!

[@betssteyn-vd9sq]

Kom DA ons maak staat op julle nie verniet vir julle gestem nie wys nou wat julke kan doen 🎉

[@FriendYou-jg7gq]

You have to deliver now

[@FriendYou-jg7gq]

All voices must be heard so as to be fair

[@josephtizzone7486]

God bless the DA 🙏🙏👌

[@racheltlholwe2949]

Siyabonga

[@laurentduplessis2109]

We are sick and tired of all the thank you's. Can you get the economy started. That's why you're there and not to get patted ongoingingly on the back.

[@billyrajoo8076]

All the corrupt are very , very scared of the DA because they are not corrupt and transparent . No One can steal because they already stole and became billionares and still want to steal .We were one of the richest in the world .But today we got too much thieves in parliament .Everybody should be living luxury without all the corruption for 30yrs .allon the gravey train.But very sad for all our citizens😮😮😮

[@hasnankhan1]

Suggestion "The ruling party has consistently stood in solidarity with the local community, and now, as part of the government, it's crucial to address the plight of small and big businesses alike. The devastating impact of COVID has left many struggling to survive, while a select few, like Takealot and Amazon, have monopolized the online shopping sphere, stifling competition and growth. The once-thriving malls now stand as testaments to the destruction caused by these giants, with empty shops and closed businesses telling a dire tale. We urge our party to be the voice of reason and justice, to stand up against this unfair dominance and fight for the rights of our local entrepreneurs. By doing so, we will be the first in South Africa to tackle this critical issue, and we are confident that small and big businesses will rally behind us in this noble quest for a fair and inclusive market."

[@Dog-xr4ct]

DA MR.JOHN STEENHUISEN WOUD U REALY TAKE THE BENEFICIERS ,ALL PENSIONERS OUT OF POVERTY ,BY IMPLIMENTING BASIC INCOME GRANT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THAT WOULD SOLVE OUR PROBLEM WE ÀS SOUTH AFRICANS WIL APPRECIATE IT VERT MUCH THAÑK U .

[@SophyLorraineMasanabo-kt5ft]

I pray DA can reach the informal settlement

[@billyrajoo8076]

How come they not convicted . They not above the law .They must be convicted and jailed immediately . Hands off from the mines and banks .Luckily they didn't get the finance minister position .Our country should be bankrupt and sold luckily .But they running free like nothing happened .Action must be taken Now ,Now 😮😮😮

[@jeraldrabie7392]

Leon Schroder should be on John's place

[@chantelvanvuuren6515]

Investigate your municipalities,that's what you have to do in Cape town.Too much corruption,how do people without house planning being involved,not a half a plan,put houses up,rent it out for up to R7000 for a 2bedroom house and we confront the DA,they tell us nothing can be done.Its a disgrace,but if a home owner wants to build a 2bedroom flat on his own property ,they need permission from the municipality with plans??

[@dimakatsomaqabe8385]

If parties can find a way of working together as matured citizens of South Africa, prepared to serve more than counting on positions and allowances gathered by being in those positions. Every person is born gifted and talented which makes ever one unique to combine those gifts to serve the purpose. Service delivery is the key role to be played for the majority of poor, old aged and disable people who stand long queue for casting their votes,hoping for better life in the world filled with everything given by God to share and enjoy. Political views, distinct laws or constitution and whatever put them to stand out, is not of the most important role player for the people of South Africa. Respect for each other can be of importance to move forward to reach out to not losing focus. Love is the chain binder for working together without criticizing one another. Away with corruption in money belonging to all South african people.

[@DreamPage88]

But did you use the coalition talks to negotiate the devolution of power to the provinces in particular freeing the Western Cape from the grips of the Eskom cartel/monopoly?

[@shalinimoodley5333]

Dear DA. PA. GNU. A recent case in Kolkata India where a young female student doctor was brutally raped and murdered has shook the world. We in South Africa also need to look into the working and residential condition of our medical students. I believe its really terrible in some areas. Please look into this.

[@GerhardvanderWesthuizen-bj7mf]

Dankie vir al die positiewe mense wat wil saam span om SA n beter plek vir almal te maak Die wat met niks tevrede is nie Sal nooit tevrede wees met enigiets nie Dis die soort wat soek en nooit sal vind nie As jy nie saam staan nie sal jy niks bereik nie Dankie aan almal wat saamstaan

[@user-jk1cv7cb9u]

What are you'll going to do about crime since Cameroon is the chairman

[@sebotagesa]

John's joke about loosing your site, kak funny!

[@user-dx6yv3bh3p]

So healthy its great. I do think John Steenhuissen needs to lose weight?

[@saalienit]

While the current government is very positive why do we continue to call this a GNU? If it were truly a GNU then the 3rd & 4th largest parties would also be included. It's nothing more than a Coalition majority.

[@fayemorton5133]

You can’t even pronounce Properly the name of the president He is Ramaposa not ramapopa l think that is disrespectful to the president

[@user-yx2qy7wv1z]

Just put Helen Zille on pention she is costing you votes also putting GNU at risk

[@VeritasAequitas178]

All this talk and not once was safety and security or crime mentioned. So my vote was for the DA to tackle crime meaningfully. Having a press conference on the GNU and not talking about Policing is a huge failure. Disappointing.

[@SophyLorraineMasanabo-kt5ft]

I desparetly need help and right now DA is my last hope.when you are poor is SA even the illegal foreigners are way much better. Iam screaming my lungs out and no one is listening talk about being abused by people who have power

[@Rj12922]

whats going on with the NHI?

[@user-sk3dh4kq5t]

The lady who introduced John, in your conscious mind when studying our history and analyzing the the current stand of the "DANC" through "AFRIKANERDOM" what is going through your mind?

[@ChildofGod-g8f]

Huh??

[@mariuslandsberg7937]

Please help the Christians in South Africa to put on all the food products that Christians can use this products. If they can use the halal so can they use the Christians name. if not remove the halal from the products we don't want halal in our homes .we don't believe in halal but we must use the products . CHRISTIANS WAS THE FIRST IN SOUTH AFRICA. NOT THE MUSLIMS.

[@colleengreenthompson6095]

What is the role of the little DA POPPELOPIS😊 sorry not sure how to spell his name

[@user-vm4zm2qn7v]

You have 40 days left out of 100. Sarah and lawyer partner are in the doghouse. You need to pay attention to your surroundings.😢

[@user-nl5bp8li3b]

So what is the different? Between you and them, Please don't blame anyone. They blaming you, now you blaming them, so it’s not a work out, Forget everything strat new,Build our currency make our currency strong, change our poor people life, Citizen give you a chance, You always said rescue South Africa. It is 100% correct? South African poor people and poor area very risky So change their life, South Africa have mineral so prove them you change the country change the South African citizen life include you

[@theresaburdett1054]

The unions are responsible for mining becoming unprofitable and the ANzc for not issuing mining licenses.