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SAPS must protect compromised whistle-blowers

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:05:10 +0200

It is beyond belief that 16 000 whistle-blowers are today in fear for their lives because the SAPS promises of anonymity are worthless. International hacktivist group, Anonymous, tweeted that they had hacked the South African Police Service (SAPS) website on 16 May 2013 in response to the massacre of 34 protesting miners at Marikana. They revealed the names and details of the whistle-blowers.

DA welcomes snap debate on initiation deaths

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:55:14 +0200

The DA welcomes the announcement of an urgent snap debate in Parliament on the recent deaths of the 33 young men in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, which has been scheduled to take place next week Wednesday.

Minister Motshekga confirms SADTUs work-to-rule campaign was illegal

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:19 +0200

In a reply to a DA parliamentary question, the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga has confirmed that the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) work-to-rule campaign last month was illegal and had no basis in Labour Law.

President Zuma must explain why there is no deadline for SIU and NPA appointments

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:56:18 +0200

In a reply to DA parliamentary question, President Zuma indicated that he will not provide a deadline for the appointments of two crucial positions within the justice system – the head of the Special Investigating Unit and the National Director of Public Prosecutions.

Guptagate report whitewash reinforces need for an independent investigation

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:21:28 +0200

The final Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster Report of the Landing of a Chartered Commercial Aircraft at Air Force Base Waterkloof reinforces the need for an independent investigation into “Guptagate”.

DA Youth protest to continue peacefully, despite threats

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:29:20 +0200

The DA Youth protest outside Kleinfontein this morning will continue as planned.

DA Youth to protest Kleinfontein racism

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:02:14 +0200

The DA Youth will tomorrow protest against the racist policies of the Kleinfontein settlement outside Pretoria

DA calls for a commission of inquiry into the deaths of 33 initiates

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:05:08 +0200

The DA calls on the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Richard Baloyi to establish a commission of inquiry to investigate the deaths 33 initiates in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The commission of inquiry must investigate the causes of these deaths as well as recommend remedial measures to prevent them from ever happening again. Following a full-scale investigation, it is imperative all guilty parties are held accountable.

DA to submit Private Members Bill limiting Presidents powers regarding Head of SIU

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:45:17 +0200

Note to editors: the following press statement and attached documents were handed out at a press conference in Parliament today with DA Leader, Helen Zille, and the DA’s Shadow Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development,Debbie Schafer MP.

Criminal Justice system has failed Anene Booysen

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:04:17 +0200

The DA is outraged by the fact that only one of Anene Booysen’s alleged attackers will face the courts.