Democratic Alliance Metsimaholo Municipality

Democratic Alliance Metsimaholo Municipality Working to build one nation with one future underpinned by FREEDOM, FAIRNESS and OPPORTUNITY for all.

The DA is the most diverse and dynamic party in South Africa. We are the only party to have grown in every election since 1994. But, more importantly, we are the only party with a credible, proven plan to create real jobs. Where we govern, we have delivered the country’s best performance scores in education, health, service delivery and clean governance. Everything we do is underpinned by one goal: to fight poverty and create jobs by growing the economy.

Registration Open Every Weeks Day at our Offices on 4 Collins Street!
02/06/2026

Registration Open Every Weeks Day at our Offices on 4 Collins Street!

🚨DA welcomes SIU report on Free State Premier Office bursary funds abuse🚨by Roy Jankielsohn - DA Free State Leader Date:...
02/06/2026

🚨DA welcomes SIU report on Free State Premier Office bursary funds abuse🚨
by Roy Jankielsohn - DA Free State Leader

Date: 02 June 2026
Release: Immediate

The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the Special Investigating Unit’s (SIU) investigations and actions regarding the Free State Premier’s bursary scheme. In a statement, the SIU indicates that gross irregularities amounting to R8 million were exposed after examining the 2017/18 bursary report. The investigation found irregularities relating to payments for travel, accommodation, and stipends that were improperly allocated in terms of the bursary policy. The SIU has made 38 disciplinary referrals against implicated officials.

This is the same bursary scheme that made payments to various international universities, one of which was the privately owned Bahcesehir University in Turkey, from which former Premier Ace Magashule was awarded an honorary doctorate. In the 2014/15 financial year, R107 868 000 was paid to international institutions, in the 2015/16 financial year, an amount of R117 870 228,88, in the 2016/17 financial year, R147 202 996 and in the 2017/18 financial year, R91 769 649. Of the R464 710 873,88 spent on international bursaries over three years, Bahcesehir University received a total of R69 278 755. Many returning students from international universities, some of whom studied medicine, were unable to receive accreditation for their international degrees on their return to South Africa. This is also fruitless and wasteful expenditure.

Many students missed opportunities and had their expectations dashed due to these controversial bursaries. Money spent at international universities, as well as abused funds, could have funded many students at local tertiary institutions in the Free State, which would circulate this money in the province. Every cent of taxpayers’ funds must be scrutinised in order to ensure that our residents in the province benefit.

The DA has questioned the use of bursary scheme funds in the Premier’s office since the inception of this scheme. The international bursary scheme was problematic due to the lack of accountability and accounting for funds paid to these universities. It was also alleged that a former MEC abused the scheme for a family member to attend the University of Mevlana in Turkey.

The DA will continue to pursue funds allocated to Free State students to ensure that the province and the students get value for money.

02/06/2026

Cllr Stone Makhema - DA Metsimaholo Mayoral Candidate is out on the streets of Sasolburg to remind everyone to register to vote! He wants to make sure Metsimaholo is Working for You! Check your registration status here www.check.da.org.za 🗳️

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28/05/2026

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13/05/2026

Metsimaholo Local Municipality needs to be held accountable for letting residents live in an unhealthy environment.

13/05/2026

Metsimaholo deserves better roads.

Blessed Mother’s Day to all our Free State moms! 🌼Your resilience and love are the foundation of our communities. Today ...
10/05/2026

Blessed Mother’s Day to all our Free State moms! 🌼

Your resilience and love are the foundation of our communities. Today we honour the strength and heart you bring to everything you do.
Enjoy a wonderful day! 💙

Geseënde Moedersdag aan al ons Vrystaatse mammas! 🌼Julle veerkragtigheid en liefde is die fondament van ons gemeenskappe...
10/05/2026

Geseënde Moedersdag aan al ons Vrystaatse mammas! 🌼

Julle veerkragtigheid en liefde is die fondament van ons gemeenskappe. Vandag eer ons die krag en hart wat julle bring aan alles wat u doen.
Geniet 'n wonderlike dag! 💙

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State proudly congratulates George Michalakis on his appointment as the Parliam...
07/05/2026

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State proudly congratulates George Michalakis on his appointment as the Parliamentary Leader of the Democratic Alliance in Parliament.

As Free Staters, we take immense pride in seeing one of our own entrusted with such an important leadership responsibility at a national level. George has consistently demonstrated principled leadership, sound judgement, and an unwavering commitment to public service throughout his political career. His appointment is not only a recognition of his capabilities but also a reflection of the quality of leadership that continues to emerge from the Free State.

We are confident that the DA Parliamentary Caucus is in capable hands under his leadership, at a time when South Africans are demanding accountability and meaningful solutions to the many challenges facing our country.

The DA in the Free State wishes him strength and success in this important role and looks forward to the positive impact his leadership will have both within Parliament and across the country.

Budget votes are about more than just numbers—they are about the dignity of our most vulnerable citizens. Currently, the...
07/05/2026

Budget votes are about more than just numbers—they are about the dignity of our most vulnerable citizens. Currently, the Department of Social Development is returning unspent funds to the Treasury while critical social worker vacancies remain unfilled and NPOs struggle to stay afloat.

We are calling for a radical shift in priority. From safeguarding women and children to providing real solutions for homelessness and substance abuse, the resources exist—they just need to reach the front lines. It’s time to support the NPOs doing the heavy lifting and ensure that no family is left without a safety net. 🤝

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