The Democratic Alliance is deeply concerned about a video purportedly capturing an official at the Stellenbosch Municipality expressing racist views and apparently promoting unlawful labour practices.
The DA is committed to non-racialism. We reject all forms of discrimination, regardless of their source or target.
In light of the video being circulated on social media, the remarks, if accurately reported in context, run directly contrary to the DA’s values and principles.
The DA draws a clear line between party and state. We do not engage in cadre deployment, and expect a competent, independent civil service to implement our policies where we govern. Therefore, we expect DA-governed municipalities to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the constitutional values of fairness and dignity, and with DA policy.
We will be engaging with the political leadership of the Stellenbosch Municipality to establish the facts of this matter and to ensure that the appropriate processes are followed.
The comments in the recording have no place in a municipality under DA governance, and should not have a place in any government in South Africa.
The DA is committed to building a South Africa where all appointments and opportunities are based on merit, competence, and fairness, never on race or political affiliations