20 September 2012 | Press ReleasesDavid Maynier, Shadow Minister of Defence and Military VeteransThe Democratic Alliance (DA) is concerned that the latest letter from President Jacob Zuma, concerning the deployment of the defence force, amounts to a blank cheque to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) anywhere inside the country between 14 September 2012 and … [Read more...] about Crime stats cold comfort for law-abiding citizens
Zuma cant have blank cheque for army deployment
20 September 2012 | Press ReleasesDavid Maynier, Shadow Minister of Defence and Military VeteransThe Democratic Alliance (DA) is concerned that the latest letter from President Jacob Zuma, concerning the deployment of the defence force, amounts to a blank cheque to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) anywhere inside the country between 14 September 2012 and … [Read more...] about Zuma cant have blank cheque for army deployment
DA welcomes agreement reached in Marikana labour negotiations
19 September 2012 | Press ReleasesSejamothopo Motau, DA Spokesperson on LabourLabour Minister Mildred Oliphant yesterday in Parliament reiterated her government’s refusal to engage with AMCU, the increasingly prominent union in platinum mining. Oliphant would have us believe that the reason for this is that AMCU is not an officially recognised union. In reality, this means that … [Read more...] about DA welcomes agreement reached in Marikana labour negotiations
Secrecy Bill: ANC rejects remaining Secrecy Bill amendments
19 September 2012 | Press ReleasesSejamothopo Motau, DA Spokesperson on LabourLabour Minister Mildred Oliphant yesterday in Parliament reiterated her government’s refusal to engage with AMCU, the increasingly prominent union in platinum mining. Oliphant would have us believe that the reason for this is that AMCU is not an officially recognised union. In reality, this means that … [Read more...] about Secrecy Bill: ANC rejects remaining Secrecy Bill amendments
DA calls for meeting with Minister Martins to discuss transport projects
19 September 2012 | Press ReleasesSejamothopo Motau, DA Spokesperson on LabourLabour Minister Mildred Oliphant yesterday in Parliament reiterated her government’s refusal to engage with AMCU, the increasingly prominent union in platinum mining. Oliphant would have us believe that the reason for this is that AMCU is not an officially recognised union. In reality, this means that … [Read more...] about DA calls for meeting with Minister Martins to discuss transport projects
