Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance (DA) has today laid criminal charges against members of the Gupta family in terms of Section 4 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. 12 of 2004), following revelations this week that members of the ANC-aligned Gupta family had offered cabinet positions to at least two ANC members in exchange for executive decisions favourable and beneficial to Guptas' narrow business interests. Both current Deputy Minister of Finance, … [Read more...] about Criminal charges laid against Guptas
Mabine Seabe
Gupta stranglehold over government needs Parliament’s intervention
Dear MyPE Given Wednesday's remarkable revelations with regards to the Gupta family and the influence it has over government affairs, President Zuma's position is becoming increasingly untenable. He, and the ANC, need to consider whether he should resign from office, or be recalled. In expectation that he will once again shirk responsibility, I have today moved a substantive motion in the National Assembly (NA) requesting that the House establish an Ad Hoc Committee to investigate the … [Read more...] about Gupta stranglehold over government needs Parliament’s intervention
Funding crisis: Calls for leadership from President Zuma
Dear MyPE The Democratic Alliance calls for calm and restraint by both SAPS and protesters in the wake of the breaching of the parliamentary precinct by students fighting against the exorbitant cost of higher education. The critical nature of the situation demands decisive leadership and an urgent response from President Jacob Zuma. Government cannot remain silent any longer. In an astounding failure of leadership on the part of the government, Minister Nene failed to address the … [Read more...] about Funding crisis: Calls for leadership from President Zuma
