In CityPress article: 'white members will have to learn to stand back if the party is to survive'. Do you agree?

Asked by @wasabigreen - answered by @RyanCoetzee
There is not need for anyone in the DA to stand back - there is space for everyone, especially if we keep growing. It is important for us to put the cause first and contribute in the way best suited to our skills. It's not a race thing.

Has Ipsor Markinor made there election prediction public yet?

Asked by @Jo1Coetzee - answered by @RyanCoetzee
No poll from Markinor yet, far as I know. Perhaps they've been burnt too many times :)

If the DA wins more all over SA - will the money we get from the IEC increase?

Asked by @Jo1Coetzee - answered by @RyanCoetzee
Yes, IEC money is linked to how many votes you get. But for national elections..

Where is this FF+ / DA pamphlet?

Asked by @kmf - answered by

Could you please tell me where I can find an in-depth explanation of the DA's B-BBEE policy?

Asked by @keithlevenstein - answered by @RyanCoetzee
Yes, @Gvanonselen can send you the BBBEE policy. I believe @timharris worked on it too.
Response by @keithlevenstein

The DA economic policy on web site has 1 inaccurate/out of date page on B-BBEE. Is this the best you have?
Reply by @RyanCoetzee
No we have more on BEE than that. Will find it. And also open to good new ideas.  

Helen said on Thursday, we need a foot hold in each province. What are they for Freestate, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Natal?

Asked by @Jo1Coetzee - answered by

Is there any coalitions planned for Tshwane?

Asked by @kmf - answered by @RyanCoetzee
We can't plan coalitions - we must see what the election result is first. Maximise our support. Then worry about coalitions.

Will you deport the foreigners in Johannesburg and Pretoria back to Zimbabwe, or will you feed them at the taxpayer's cost?

Asked by @hkrugertjie - answered by @RyanCoetzee
We must apply the law when it comes to illegal immigration, in a humane way that treats people as people. Illegal immigrants get deported. But you don't have to violate rights while doing it.

Do you have a Mayoral Candidate for Delmas or you only have Mayoral Candidates for big Metros??

Asked by @dayshadrack - answered by @RyanCoetzee
For all winnable or strategic municipalities - so not every single one, no.

ANC defines democracy 'when the liberation movement governs' alternate is 'apartheid' how do you see this impacting election outcome?

Asked by @shawnbilly - answered by @RyanCoetzee
Well I think the ANC is going to be a little shocked at the outcome. Real test of democratic committment is 2014.

Is the city of CT still going to impliment those Liqour By-laws? And whats the latest?

Asked by @GaGa_Saint - answered by @RyanCoetzee
We will decide on how to take forward the liquor by-laws after the election. We need better regulation but also take other factors into account. We will get onto it after 18 May.
Also answered by @ianneilson
Cape Town will implement the liqour bylaws. We are waiting for the promulgation of the new Provincial Act.

Is the DA already in discussion with other parties for coalitions in places like PE with Cope?

Asked by @Jo1Coetzee - answered by @RyanCoetzee
Not yet. One thing at a time. Gotta win the votes first!

Does the DA support a minimum wage applicable to different sectors?

Asked by @fredsterct - answered by @RyanCoetzee
Not sure Fred. Will find out for you.

Can the monopoles actually sustain the so-called service delivery that you talk about or will eventually result negatv on the taxpayer?

Asked by @hkrugertjie - answered by

What is the DA's opinion on local councillors using "official" report-back mail drops as part of electioneering & fundraising?

Asked by @aloedarling - answered by @RyanCoetzee
Where is that happening? Please let us know the details and we will check if it's legal and ethical.

Very frustrating that I dont have a way of channeling complaints directly to a councillor.How would you make councillors accessible?

Asked by @ajbho - answered by @Jonathan_Moakes
Following local government elections, we will make available councillors contact details on our websites.

What are DA views on gov regulation within pvt sector? ie: banking?

Asked by @themissygill - answered by @RyanCoetzee
Well, there needs to be regulation to ensure competition and protect banking system from speculation. So for example banks need to have a certain amount of capital on hand at all times and not engage in dangerous lending policies (which lead to meltdowns) - so regulation yes, but not control.

SA already has an extraordinarily high disparity, so don't you think anything that exacerbates it is counter-productive?

Asked by @Skhosi1 - answered by @RyanCoetzee
I think I answered that. More jobs = less inequality. The DA will create environment for more jobs.

How will candidate for Parkhurst JHB deal with crumbling roads & pavements, non-working street lights, broken storm drains leaking water pipes & mains, illegal parking on pavements in 4th Ave, missing street signs, unpainted kerbs, litter etc in the area

Asked by @marktz10 - answered by @mikemo702
Re "control" of Parkhurst - DA doesn't run JHB yet. Amt of budget and staffing controlled by ruling party. What I expect from Cllr is whether they are actively pressuring council to address issues like crumbling roads. But to expect ward Cllr to be ultimately acctbl for outcome unreasonabl

Will the DA make our tredding poles public before the election?

Asked by @Jo1Coetzee - answered by @RyanCoetzee
No, we don't make our internal polling public - because then the ANC could use the data too :)