In a shocking abuse of power and state resources the Eastern Cape Legislature has selected only ANC MPLs to officially accompany the National council of Provinces ad hoc committee when they hold public hearings in the province on Thursday on the Protection of State Information Bill. For the notice, click here. This is a huge deviation from the normal procedure where all official delegations that embark on public hearings are of a multi-party nature. This undemocratic move portrays the ruling … [Read more...] about Update: Secrecy bill hearings: legislature chooses only ANC MPLs
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This could be your LAST chance to Exercise Your Democratic Rights
In four days, MPs could pass an outrageous secrecy bill that undermines the constitution and South Africa's democracy - helping the government keep wrongdoing from the people and enabling cover-ups of corruption and human rights abuses. But there are four people that could make or break this bill: the Chief Whips. Click here and vote NO with your mouse. Despite top lawyers warning that the bill is unconstitutional, the majority of MPs are expected to vote it through. But it will be up to … [Read more...] about This could be your LAST chance to Exercise Your Democratic Rights
