🎙️ Ghost workers and construction mafias cost South Africans jobs and money! In this episode of the #DApodcast, we’re joined by Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, explains how he is working to root out corruption so projects can move, jobs can be created, and the economy can grow.

Dean also reflects on John Steenhuisen’s term as Leader of the DA, and looks at the future of the DA.

🎙️ In this episode of the #DApodcast, we’re joined by Anton Bredell, Western Cape Minister of Local Government, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, service delivery, and what it takes to make local government work.

From his personal journey into politics to unpacking one of the most demanding ministerial portfolios in government, Minister Bredell breaks down how municipalities are being stabilised, why clean audits matter, and what sets Western Cape local government apart.

We dig into the realities of coalition politics, the province’s response to fires and the Knysna water crisis, progress on service delivery, and what’s at stake as South Africa heads toward the 2026 local government elections.

In this episode, Minister of Agriculture and DA Leader, John Steenhuisen reflects on a big year for South Africa and the DA. From momentum in the GNU to key wins in government, we unpack what 2025 really looked like behind the scenes. 💙

We also dive into agriculture, cutting through the noise on Foot-and-Mouth Disease, food prices, exports, and supporting farmers and rural jobs. 🌾

With 2026 and Local Government Elections ahead, John shares what success looks like, and why this election matters. 🗳️

Everyone is talking about the Matric results, so let's dive into it! 🚀

In this episode, Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and Western Cape Education Provincial Minister David Maynier unpack what really drives learner success: strong foundations, quality passes, retention, and preparing learners for life after school.

From record-breaking results in the Western Cape to a national focus on reading, numeracy, and early learning, this is a deep dive into how education reform translates into real futures for young South Africans. 🎓📚

🎙️ It’s the final Podcast episode of the year, and what a year it’s been!

Nazley Sharif and Baxolile Nodada sit down with George Michalakis, Dennis Ryder, to unpack the biggest moments in Parliament, from stopping the VAT hike to pushing back against corruption and driving real accountability.

We break down the wins, the challenges, and what the DA is gearing up for in 2026 as the country heads into a crucial local government election year.

And to close things off… a festive quick-fire round you don’t want to miss. 🎄🎅🏻

📣 This week on the #DApodcast, we unpack the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and what it means for South Africans. From stabilising government debt and the first real spending review culture, to a full audit of ghost workers, there is plenty to celebrate.

We join Dr Mark Burke, DA Spokesperson on Finance, and Deputy Minister of Finance Ashor Sarupen as they break down the numbers, explain the impact on everyday South Africans, and share what still needs to be done to grow our economy and cut waste.💰

🎙️ Alan Winde talks all things Western Cape - jobs, growth, crime, and what makes the province a model for the rest of South Africa. Tune in to this episode of the #DApodcast.

🎙️ In this episode, our Podcast buddies' zoom in on the topical issues impacting South Africans, from the 2025 MTBPS and the DA's Economic Inclusion for All Bill to the urgent fights against GBV and crime.

Get a clear look at what’s at stake and how the DA is working to deliver a government that works for you.

🎙️ This week on the DA Podcast, Executive Mayor Hattingh Bornman breaks down how Kouga is turning the corner after years of failed ANC governance, from fixing a broken vehicle fleet and upgrading basic services, to launching South Africa's first eco-friendly plastic road and delivering title deeds and electricity to communities long ignored.

Watch as Mayor Bornman explains how the DA is using its mandate to prove that delivery, accountability and progress aren’t promises, they’re do it.

📢 If you want to see what a DA turnaround looks like in real time, this episode is for you.

🎧 From the NPA crisis to the urgent need for criminal justice reform, tune in to the DA Podcast as we take an unfiltered look with Adv Glynnis Breytenbach, Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba, Angus McKenzie, and Nazley Sharif at one of the most pressing issues facing South Africa today: the state of criminal justice.

Hear straight from Adv Glynnis Breytenbach, on the frontline of the NPA crisis, as she unpacks the challenges facing the justice system, and how the DA is holding those in power accountable.

📢 Concerned about crime, corruption, and accountability in South Africa? This is the episode to hear.

Tune in now for an honest, hard - hitting look at criminal justice reform.

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