Keep the Western Cape DA! Register to win!

Queens Park in action

To keep the Western Cape blue, and to make the rest of the country blue we need every DA supporter to register and vote in 2014. To check whether you are registered in your area, you can:

• SMS your name and ID number to 43783 and one of our staff will call to assist (sms costs  50c).
• Dial 0861 22 55 32,
• SMS the IEC at 32810 (R1.50 per SMS), or
• Check your registration status online at the IEC

If it turns out that you are not registered or incorrectly registered then register by coming to your your local IEC voting station during the registration weekend of 8th and 9th February.  

Know your DA DVD screening

Members enthusiastically discussing the DVD

Last night’s screening (Thurs 18 July) at The Marian Institute of the KNOW YOUR DA DVD was a great success, over 20 members got together despite the rain and cold to watch and discuss the DVD; meander down memory lane; and mingle and chat to each other as we build toward the 2014 Elections.

The story of the Democratic Alliance, is a 12 minute video, which has put the the ANC into a tizz because it tells the story of the struggle against apartheid as being one which was fought on many fronts, and one in which many people played their part.  And while all the history books reflect the roles of the liberation movements in the struggle for freedom, there is another part of this story that remains largely untold.  It is a story that some have tried to change, or even erase entirely from history. It is the story of the Democratic Alliance.

The “Know Your DA” campaign was launched over two months ago. 800,000 pamphlets have been distributed, and nearly 300,000 South Africans have seen the DVD in their homes.  It will also be available in nine languages.

Helen Zille said in a press release that:

“For too long we have allowed our political opponents to define us. To counter this deception we  must reclaim our history. We must ensure that we never lose sight of the golden thread that connects our past, present and future: the fight against apartheid and its legacy of poverty, unemployment and inequality.”

2014 Election

National and Provincial elections are due in a year. The DA must further strengthen its share of national vote. A result that raises the DA share will increase accountability to the electorate. For the DA share to grow, high turnout and new voter numbers are required. Further, those tired of the incumbent party (in power for 20 years) have to send a clear message by voting for the DA.  Splitting the vote or not voting is not enough, a clear message must be driven home.

Equally, the DA has to continue to demonstrate, daily and repeatedly, that the party is accountable, transparent, delivers services effectively, and cares about the lives of every South African.