That's all folks!

Below are the questions asked in the 24 April 2011 #DAQA session, before the official cut-off at around ten past nine that night. Note that every effort is made to include all questions and answers. However, there are exceptions, namely:

• Extensive back-and-forth replies after the initial question is answered: these are hard to keep track of, as multiple individuals may join a discussion. To see more on any point, simply search on Twitter.
• Obviously-disruptive questions: for example if someone is clearly heckling or disrupting the session rather than seeking a debate or answer. 
• Having an ulterior motive e.g. someone trying to promote a product or service.
• Duplicate questions, especially from the same person.

If any questions have been unintentionally left out, please comment on this post with details. If any answers have been unintentionally left out, please comment on the relevant post.

What is the DA's stance in terms of gay marriage?

Asked by @RuTheLycan - answered by @helenzille
We defend everyone's rights in terms of the constitution. Gay rights are human rights.

Your current views on unresolved *Land* Claims, Rural Development and black Female ownership?

Asked by @mmandysauls - answered by @PatriciaDeLille
The ANC policy is responsible for delays in settling land claims. We support diverse ownership of businesses.

Does the DA have any plans to make job hunting easier/more accessible to matriculants/graduates from under privileged communities?

Asked by @mspr1nt - answered by @zakmbhele
Schools & public libraries shud b main pts of access so DA wud improv thngs on tht front. Also Opportunity Vouchers 4 Matrics.

What can the DA do to remove the prostitutes from Rivonia Road Sandton?

Asked by @Mermaid_Nix - answered by @mikemo702
We can take this matter up with the Police. Pls email me on mikemo@mweb.co.za

Why should I vote DA, besides using the Cape Town Story and the ANCs failures?

Asked by @MpangaMpanga - answered by @Cilliers_Brink‎
Well there's also the Midvaal, Swartland, Baviaans and Mossel Bay stories. The big story is the DA delivers to all.

What was the DA's stance on ID MP Lance Greyling's party-funding bill? Does DA agree it was "unconstitutional?"

Asked by @MvelaseP - answered by @PatriciaDeLille
It is the ANC that say that the bill is unconstitutional.

Beyond open opportunity society many blacks are waiting for DA to emphasize need for special efforts to redress past wrongs. Will you?

Asked by @jceggers - answered by ?

What is the DA's position on transparency and limits for party funding?

Asked by @JohnsonZA - answered by @Jonathan_Moakes
At this stage, we believe our donors should not be disclosed. Funding transparency is an ideal but not realistic yet...

How do you convince average voters that educated, well spoken DA candidates who deliver are better than ANC stalwarts?

Asked by @Aslam_Levy - answered by @PatriciaDeLille
Only the DA has a track record of service delivery and clean governance. That is what voters should consider.

When can we expect to see a black person leading the DA? Lindi Mazibuko will be brilliant.

Asked by @fredsterct - answered by @helenzille
Lindi Mazibuko is in the position I used to be in. Go figure.

What percentage of the South African population do you expect to vote DA in this election? What do your projections show?

Asked by @mcleodd - answered by @RyanCoetzee
Last time we got 16,2 - this time we will get significantly more than 20% - but exactly how much we will see.

The DA is looking at winning JHB, and perhaps even DBN however will running another city or two affect CPT in anyway?

Asked by @aneesdollie - answered by @zakmbhele
No. We have local talent and capacity in those municipalities. They'll just move from opposition benches 2 governing.

From forecasts, is the DA expecting a marginal or significant increase in support on 18 May?

Asked by @fredsterct - answered by @LindiMazibuko
We're working hard to secure a significant increase. This is important election as we now have record of good governance!

What do you make of "income inequality" in South Africa? And solutions do you propose to closing the gap?

Asked by @vuyisaq - answered by @helenzille
Sustained economic growth and improved education for all is the only sustainable way of closing the wealth gap.

Will it be the andries tatane or malema/ibhunu election?

Asked by @PieterDuToit - answered by @helenzille
Learn the right lessons, or Andries Tatane will become a symbol like Hector Pieterson. Malema is best ignored.

More than 60 gang leaders due for parole, is there a plan to control violence?

Asked by @khadijapatel - answered by @PatriciaDeLille
Safety and Security Minister Fritz met with Correctional Services Minister to ensure that the police and the victim's families are notified of the intended release.

Speaking of hashtags, what is the DA's stance on the legalisation of dagga? Or hemp as an industry, at least.

Asked by @gussilber - answered by @RyanCoetzee
Gus, we're opposed to legalizing dagga - goes to the huge drug problem in SA that drives other crime.

Apart from the ID,with what other parties are we looking to go into a allianc for 2014?

Asked by @Jo1Coetzee - answered by @helenzille
We will be looking to grow our voter base, rather than through 'acquisition' of other parties.

Will we get rebates from councils in the case of non delivery of services, like strikes by rubbish removals?

Asked by @grompotjie - answered by @brandontopham
Not possible. We have a plan to ensure back up in events of strikes so that non delivery is short term in these events.