Posts Tagged Democratic Alliance
Is the DA the racist old National Party in disguise? Is the ANC inexcusably arrogant?
Posted by Zackie Achmat in Political parties, South African politics on 26/07/2010
I could never bring myself to watch a DA congress because of the self-congratulatory, self-satisfied racial superiority complex of the majority of its members and the ritual denunciation by its Black members of “affirmative action”, ANC (read black) mediocrity. The DA leadership under Premier Helen Zille and strategist Ryan Coetzee promotes this arrogance. Of course [...]
Premier Zille’s “illegal immigration” statements — A response
Posted by Zackie Achmat in Social Justice Coalition, South African politics on 21/07/2010
The country must have a discussion on state-sponsored xenophobia towards SADC immigrants, refugees and stateless people from all other African countries. Institutions such as Home Affairs historically have promoted xenophobia with its failed “deportation” strategy and the reactionary attitudes of many officials. Similarly, the South African Police Force have a history of targeting people from [...]
Western Cape textbooks reply unsatisfactory and evasive
Posted by Zackie Achmat in Uncategorized on 24/06/2010
Today, Western Cape Education Department (WCED) replied to Equal Education’s legal representatives letter of Demand, mainly stating that the department will conduct a further survey to find out about textbook shortages. The MEC’s reply states that Chris Hani and Kwamfundo Senior Secondary Schools needs will be considered and actions will be informed by the outcome [...]
Pierre de Vos on Toilets, Helen Zille and the Human Rights Commission
Posted by Zackie Achmat in Social Justice Coalition, South African politics on 22/06/2010
Premier Helen Zille attacked the Human Rights Commission report on the Makhaza toilets. Pierre de Vos ‘s analysis exposes the DA “Defend The Constitution” hypocrisy. Premier Zille: Will the DA City of Cape Town administration accept, appeal or ignore the Human Rights Commission findings? Human Rights Commission pro-poor stance must be applauded June 21st, 2010 [...]
Equal Education May Sue Western Cape Government — No textbooks
Posted by Zackie Achmat in Uncategorized on 21/06/2010
Learners in Khayelitsha still remain without textbooks after more than half the school-year is over. Yoliswa Dwane’s press release below explains why Equal Education is considering taking the Western cape education department to Court. How efficient is the Western Cape DA government? Your views. Zackie Achmat Western Cape Scandal: No Textbooks for grade 12s after [...]
Vuvuzelas, Racism and The World Cup
Posted by Zackie Achmat in Uncategorized on 21/06/2010
A White critic of the vuvuzela writes: You know what vuvuzela stands for? Its the sound of the vacuum cleaner your african auntie is hearing each day all day long in her misserable [sic] job in Europe. After fleeing from vuvuzela sound through Sahara and Mediterenean [sic] Sea for 2 years. har har har har. [...]
The Human Rights Commission Report on Makhaza Toilets
Posted by Zackie Achmat in Social Justice Coalition, South African politics on 15/06/2010
The South African Human Rights Commission has released its full report into the open toilets of Makhaza. Writing Rights will publish an analysis of the Makhaza Report later this week. The report is balanced, fair and its recommendations form the basis for a resolution of the issue. The City of Cape Town has the right [...]
‘There is nothing before my eyes’: Informal settlements and ‘land invasions’
Posted by Gavin Silber in Uncategorized on 10/06/2010
Premier Helen Zille’s argument about Black people “invading land” in the Western Cape is chilling. This argument reminds me of the way that the apartheid government looked at Black people and conducted forced removals. The Constitutional Court said this of the DA Cape Metro government in the Grootboom case. “18 May 1999, at the beginning [...]
Today’s Cape Times: Cape Town fails the toilet test
Posted by Zackie Achmat in Social Justice Coalition, South African politics on 10/06/2010
Today Health-e News Service and the Cape Times published a series of articles on toilets in Cape Town. Mayor Dan Plato refused to respond to questions. His spokesperson Rulleska Singh said he was exceptionally busy with the World Cup. The reports below by Anso Thom should encourage everyone to be an activist to ensure that [...]
The City of Cape Town (Plato’s Republic), The Human Rights Commission and The Toilets
Posted by Zackie Achmat in Social Justice Coalition, South African politics, Uncategorized on 04/06/2010
The South African Human Rights Commission has found that the DA ruled City of Cape Town has violated the constitutional rights of people in Makhaza Khayelitsha. Its most significant find demands that the City fixes the problem and reports every month on porgress.The ANC Youth League brought the complaint to the SAHRC attention and if [...]
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