Democratic Alliance Podcast

What happens when a government department riddled with corruption and mismanagement finally gets a clean-up?
This week on the DA Podcast, we are joined by KZN MEC for Public Works and Infrastructure, Martin Meyer, to unpack how he is cleaning up a department once plagued by corruption, stalled projects, unpaid contractors and construction mafias.
From dismissing an official linked to a R1.1 billion procurement scandal and laying criminal charges, to blacklisting failing contractors, rescuing delayed infrastructure projects and restoring financial discipline.
We get the inside scoop on all the ANC’s KZN smallanya skeletons.
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💰 How does R2 billion disappear? On this DA Podcast episode, our hosts sit down with Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, the DA’s Mayoral Candidate for Ekurhuleni, to unpack the corruption scandals that have robbed and collapsed this city. Khathu is taking action to hold those responsible accountable, find out how!
From criminal charges and whistleblower evidence to the manipulation of the city’s billing system, Khathu explains why Ekurhuleni is not for sale and shares her plan to stop the corrupt crooks, fix basic services and get the city working for all.
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🤔Why are violent criminals still walking free? The answer might surprise you.
This week on the DA Podcast, our hosts are joined by the DA's Ian Cameron is joined by special guest Prof Laura Heathfield, one of South Africa's leading forensic experts, to unpack the country's DNA evidence crisis, the forensic backlog, and why faster DNA processing could save lives and deliver justice.
We also unpack the week's biggest political stories, from Dina Pule's Cabinet appointment to the Phala Phala case and Gayton McKenzie's R31 million Club World Cup trip.
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📣 In this episode, we break down what the DA Federal Congress is and why it matters to you. From the election of a new Federal Leader and Federal Chairperson to the roles within the Federal Council, we unpack how this process helps shape the future direction of the DA.
With the DA Federal Congress set to take place on 11–12 April 2026, we explain what happens behind the scenes, what members can expect in the coming weeks, and why this moment matters for the Party.
💙 Join us as we unpack the road to the DA Federal Congress 2026 and what it means for the Party going forward.

💦 In this episode, we unpack how municipalities in Gauteng are losing around 2.5 billion litres of water every single day, with Johannesburg alone losing nearly 46% of its clean drinking water through leaks and failing infrastructure. This is not a water shortage, it’s a governance failure.
DA-run governments like Midvaal, Kouga, uMngeni and the Western Cape are proving that reliable water, 24/7, is possible when money is spent on people, not politics.
Let's break down what must change, how the DA is fighting for YOU!