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Democratic Alliance (DA) Manifesto

The DA’s Rescue Plan for South Africa Election Manifesto 2024 - 2024

Historical Performance

Out of the top 38 municipalities that achieved clean audits, the DA leads with 23, accounting for 60% of the best-run municipalities. This demonstrates the party's effective leadership and sound financial management, contributing to improved municipal performance and positive outcomes.

Employment
Energy
Water
Crime And Safety
Healthcare
Public Service

Key Points

  • Create Two Million New Jobs; End Load-shedding And Water Shedding; Halve The Rate Of Violent Crime; Abolish Cadre Deployment; Lift Six Million People Out Of Poverty; Ensure Quality Healthcare For All; Improve Public Service Delivery

Land Reform Policies

  • The Da Proposes To Improve Land Reform By Introducing A Dedicated Anti-corruption Directorate
  • Protecting Private Land Ownership
  • Utilizing Government-owned Land For Reform Projects
  • And Improving Post-settlement Support. They Criticize Current Policies For Failing To Empower South Africans Due To Corruption
  • Lack Of Capacity
  • And Attempts To Erode Property Rights.

Implementation Policies

  • Merit-based Public Service Appointments
  • Investment In Infrastructure
  • Decentralization Of Police Service
  • Promotion Of Renewable Energy

BEE Policy Position

  • The Da Critiques Bbbee As A Flawed Approach To Economic Inclusion
  • Arguing It Benefits A Small Elite Rather Than The Broader Population. They Propose Replacing Bbbee With A System That Rewards Contributions To The Sustainable Development Goals (sdgs)
  • Focusing On Meaningful Empowerment Over Racial Classification.

Crime Safety Initiatives

  • Halve The Rate Of Violent Crime
  • Including Murder
  • Attempted Murder
  • And Gender-based Violence

Education Reform Strategies

  • Triple The Number Of Grade Four Learners Who Can Read For Meaning

Healthcare Policy

  • Ensure Quality Healthcare For All
  • Irrespective Of Economic Status

Infrastructure Development

  • Investment In Crucial Energy
  • Communication
  • Water
  • And Transport Infrastructure

Regional Focus

  • The Manifesto Addresses National Issues With Policies That Imply Nationwide Implications
  • Suggesting An All-encompassing Approach Rather Than Isolated Regional Focus.

Energy Policy

  • End Load-shedding And Water-shedding

Environmental Stances

  • The Da Emphasizes Sustainable Water Management
  • Renewable Energy
  • And Climate Change Mitigation. Policies Include Improving Water Quality
  • Developing Water-sensitive Cities
  • Building Local Manufacturing For Renewable Technologies
  • Reducing Carbon Emissions
  • And Promoting "prosumers" To Alleviate Grid Strain And Make Electricity More Affordable.

Foreign Policy Views

  • The Da Advocates For Strengthening South Africa's International Trade Connections And Competitiveness
  • Leveraging Agreements Like Agoa And The Sacum-eu Epa. Their Approach To Foreign Policy Emphasizes Economic Growth
  • Trade Liberalization
  • And Enhancing The Country's Position In The Global Market.

Social Welfare Programs

  • Lift Six Million People Out Of Poverty

Cultural Heritage Preservation

  • Not Explicitly Outlined In The Manifesto. The Document Focuses On Governance
  • Economic Development
  • Public Service
  • And Infrastructure
  • Without Specific Mention Of Cultural Heritage Preservation Policies.

The Manifesto for Change: One South Africa for All - 2019

Historical Performance

The DA's historical performance is characterized by effective governance and service delivery in regions under its control, improved financial management in major cities, and a commitment to infrastructure-led growth and transparency.

Economic Growth
Job Creation
Land Reform
Education
Healthcare
Infrastructure
Environmental Policy

Key Points

  • Emphasis On Freedom
  • Fairness
  • Opportunity
  • And Diversity
  • Economic Growth And Job Creation
  • Measures To Stabilize The Economy And Prevent Government Bankruptcy
  • Economic Justice And Rejection Of The Current Bee Approach
  • Comprehensive Land Reform Focused On Empowerment.

Land Reform Policies

  • Focus On Empowerment And Support For Beneficiaries
  • Protection Of Property Rights
  • And Ensuring Food Security

Implementation Policies

  • Urban Crime Prevention Strategy
  • Renewable Energy Projects
  • Healthcare Infrastructure Improvement
  • Ict Department Development
  • National Transport Strategy

BEE Policy Position

  • Critique Of Current Bee Policies And Proposing An Overhaul For More Inclusive Economic Empowerment

Crime Safety Initiatives

  • Detailed Crime Safety Initiatives Including Urban Crime Prevention Strategy
  • Expansion Of Sexual Offences Courts
  • And Training For Police And Special Task Teams

Education Reform Strategies

  • Introduction Of Teacher Training Colleges
  • National Education Evaluation Inspectorate
  • And Driving Lessons Partnership

Healthcare Policy

  • Focus On Revitalizing Public Healthcare Facilities
  • Improving Emergency Medical Services
  • And Removing Racial Quotas In Medical Schools

Infrastructure Development

  • Focus On Roads And Electricity Supply In Rural Areas
  • And Unbundling Soe Monopolies For Improved Service Delivery

Regional Focus

  • City-led Growth Initiatives Such As Infrastructure-led Growth
  • Zero Tolerance For Corruption
  • And Investment In Transport

Energy Policy

  • Upscaling The Installation Of Renewable Energy Projects And Incentives For Solar Energy

Environmental Stances

  • Building Climate Resilience Through Disaster Management
  • Early Warning Systems
  • And Public Awareness Campaigns

Foreign Policy Views

  • Balancing National Interest With A Rights-based Agenda
  • Focusing On Resilience
  • Justice
  • Constitutionalism
  • And Eliminating Corruption

Social Welfare Programs

  • Improvement Of Collaboration For Early Childhood Education
  • Continuation And Increase Of Grants
  • And Rights Protection For Persons With Disabilities

Cultural Heritage Preservation

  • Environmentally Friendly Programs And Registration Of Environmental Assessment Practitioners

Public Transportation Policies

  • National Transport And Urban Work Access Strategy Focusing On Integration
  • Accessibility
  • Safety
  • And Sustainability In Transport