April 22nd, 2010
Freedom Day means different things to different generations. For one generation the emphasis is on celebrating freedom as the victory of democracy over apartheid. For another it represents the hope that South Africa can progress towards a state where the dream of freedom can be lived.
Although we are free from the yoke of apartheid we are still shackled by poverty, unemployment, a failing education and health system; together with a high crime rate which contributes to a climate of fear. There is thus a huge gap between the intent of our constitutional democracy and what is delivered in practice.
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March 11th, 2010
A budget is a political instrument whereby the governing party implements its policies and ideology. From the perspective of the Democratic Alliance a budget which is underpinned by the concept of a developmental state and cadre redeployment can never provide full value for money.
On the other hand the Democratic Alliance’s approach to a budget is underpinned by it’s philosophy of an open, opportunity society for all. In an open society there is transparency and accountability. Officials are appointed on the basis of their fitness for intended purpose and not political connections. In an opportunity society, every person must be given the chance and wherewithall to improve their circumstances.
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February 24th, 2010
IN HER State of the Province address Premier Noxolo Kiviet failed to spell out in unequivocal terms how accountability of her Cabinet and civil servants is going to be rigidly enforced, writes DA Legisalture Leader Bobby Stevenson. Without accountability we do not get value for money. This means that money is wasted on maladministration, corruption and general inefficiencies.
The Democratic Alliance believes that it is time to rise up, roll up our sleeves and lead the province into a new era of accountability.As a party of government the DA would like to offer practical suggestions, entitled “Agenda for Accountability”. Read the full article in the Daily Dispatch.
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January 6th, 2010
TAKE TWO
Bobby Stevenson
WITH the 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children campaign behind us, there is a need now, more than ever, to take concrete steps to make this programme to protect our women and children from violence and sexual predators effective for 365 days a year.
It is critical that:
l The Child Protection, Family Violence and Sexual Offences unit is re- instated;
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