Democratic Party (South Africa)

The Democratic Party (DP) was the name of the South African political party now called the Democratic Alliance. Although the Democratic Party name dates from 1989, the party existed under other labels throughout the apartheid years, when it was the Parliamentary opposition to the ruling National Party's policies.

This article is about the Democratic Party that existed from 1989 to 2000. For the Democratic Party that existed from 1973 to 1977, see Democratic Party (South Africa, 1973). For more about the history of the PFP, and the DA since its formation in 2000, see Democratic Alliance (South Africa).

Democratic Party
Demokratiese Party (Afrikaans)
Afrikaans nameDemokratiese Party
AbbreviationDP
First LeadersZach de Beer
Denis Worrall
Wynand Malan
Last LeaderTony Leon
Founded1989 (1989)
Dissolved24 June 2000 (2000-06-24)
Merger ofPFP
NRP
Independent Party
Succeeded byDemocratic Alliance
HeadquartersCape Town
Western Cape
Ideology
Political positionCentre-right
International affiliationLiberal International
Colours  Blue
Slogan"Fight Back"
  • Politics of South Africa
  • Political parties
  • Elections
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