Gang violence at schools needs to be addressed urgently
The number of gang related incidents of violence at schools across the Eastern Cape is a major concern, with three fatalities on school premises already recorded. In addition to this, […]
Jobs destroyed as key Kei Mouth tourism destination left to wrack and ruin
By Yusuf Cassim – Shadow MEC for DEDEAT A community that is dependent on tourism as one of its key economic drivers is being held ransom by an unresponsive municipality, […]
Crime-ridden Kuyga Primary School burgled seven times in one month
The Kuyga Primary School in Port Elizabeth has been an ongoing target for criminals, who have burgled the school at least seven times in the last month, stealing, among others, […]
Premier and his government napping as our economy plunges deeper into crisis
The Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane, has apparently been napping while one of the largest crises to hit the Eastern Cape economy has unfolded. It has now been 17 days […]
Lack of action by Education Department placing learners lives at risk
The Democratic Alliance is outraged that for four years the Department of Education has not taken any action to ensure the safety of learners at Strelitzia Primary School in Port […]
Port of Ngqura go slow is destroying economy, placing much-needed jobs at risk
Urgent intervention is required to address the impasse at the Port of Ngqura, which is destroying jobs and severely impacting the Eastern Cape economy. Recent revelations have highlighted how illegal […]
Education MEC’s callous remarks shows he has no regard for the suffering of the people of the Eastern Cape
The new MEC for Education, Fundile Gade’s, callous, insensitive and irresponsible remarks during an Education Committee meeting on Friday last week, shows that he has no regard for the plight […]
Speech notes: Yusuf Cassim 6th Legislation 2019 SOPA debate
More of the Same Won’t Cut it – We Must Learn from the Western Cape Economic Game Changers Madam Speaker As I sat listening to the Premier’s inaugural State of […]
Question papers: First session 6th Legislature
Click on the appropriate link below to download the official question papers submitted to the Eastern Cape Provincial Legislature during the first session of the 6th legislature. IQP 1 Written […]
Issued by Yusuf Cassim MPL