Democratic Party (South Africa)
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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).
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.
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Democratic Party | |
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Afrikaans name | Demokratiese Party |
Abbreviation | DP |
First Leaders | Zach de Beer Denis Worrall Wynand Malan |
Last Leader | Tony Leon |
Founded | 1989 (1989) |
Dissolved | 24 June 2000 (2000-06-24) |
Merger of | PFP NRP Independent Party |
Succeeded by | Democratic Alliance |
Headquarters | Cape Town Western Cape |
Ideology | |
Political position | Centre-right |
International affiliation | Liberal International |
Colours | Blue |
Slogan | "Fight Back" |
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