A series of high profile murders and vicious assaults have left urban and rural communities in the Eastern Cape reeling in shock this month. The SAPS needs to restore public confidence by spelling out measures they will take to arrest this alarming trend. Two weeks ago former ANC-MP, David Dlali, was brutally murdered on his farm near Cedarville. Helena, the much-loved wife … [Read more...] about Spate of murders: police must act
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Comment on the East Cape State of the Province Address
The Premier of the Eastern Cape, Noxolo Kiviet, delivered the annual State of the Province Address in the provincial legislature today. The Premier’s speech correctly mentioned the areas of job creation, infrastructure and rural development as well as education and crime. But she did not pronounce a bold, brave and decisive leadership vision necessary to create rising … [Read more...] about Comment on the East Cape State of the Province Address
16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
The high rate of reported sexual crimes in the Eastern Cape and the latest Victims of Crime Survey, released today by Stats SA, highlight the vulnerability of women and children in our province. It is a timely reminder for all of us to throw our full weight behind combating crimes of violence against women and children. According to the SAPS Eastern Cape crimes statistics, … [Read more...] about 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
Red Light Flashing for Blue Light Bullies
The red lights are flashing for the blue light bullies in our province. I have tabled a question for written reply to the Premier, Noxolo KivIet, to ask how she is going to stop this practice. Last year Western Cape cabinet passed a resolution which ordered that all blue lights and sirens be removed from the vehicles of provincial ministers. Our own blue light bullies … [Read more...] about Red Light Flashing for Blue Light Bullies
