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[ID] RODNEY LENTIT DEBATES THE SUCCESS ACHIEVED IN RESPECT OF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE WESTERN CAPE
17 May 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says our government can pride itself in the status of construction and maintenance of infrastructure, especially health projects that are within budget and on schedule...
[ID] RODNEY LENTIT'S MEMBERS' STATEMENT ON VANDALISM AT SCHOOLS IN THE WESTERN CAPE
17 May 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says despite the breakdown that social injustices inflict on our educational facilities, our government shows constant determination to counter these unforeseen acts of vandalism and continues to improve the standard of both educational facilities and methods of teaching...
[ID] JOHN GUNDA'S ECONOMIC POLICY DEBATE SPEECH
17 May 2012 - Independent Democrats NCOP Representative, Mr JOHN GUNDA MP, says it is time that we really go grass root level to make this vision a reality for a better life for all and together we can do more...
[ID] FREEDOM DAY DEBATE 2012
02 May 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Parliament, Ms SARAH PAULSE says the rights and freedoms of South African citizens must be maintained, defended and their boundaries constantly constructed according to the nature of the challenges that life brings us all...
[ID] CONDOLENCE MOTION FOR THE LATE SICELO SHICEKA
02 May 2012 - Independent Democrats Parliamentary Leader, Mr JOE MCGLUWA says once political liberation had finally been achieved, Shiceka played a pivotal role in setting up the structures of governance in Gauteng where he was appointed an MEC...
[ID] RODNEY LENTIT DEBATES THE CLOSURE OF THE UMYESO WAMA-APILE SCHOOL IN GRABOUW
29 March 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says the poor are already competing for scarce resources, and dishonest political leaders are exploiting these divides for political gain...
[ID] RODNEY LENTIT'S MEMBERS STATEMENT ON APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AUDIT ON HOUSING WAITING LIST
29 March 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT commends Minister Madikizela and his department for the Housing Demand Database Improvement Programme - that is rolled out to all the municipalities in the Western Cape...
[ID] MPP RODNEY LENTIT'S APPROPRIATION BILL SECOND READING DEBATE
22 March 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says Economic growth and job creation programmes can only be successful when all role players put their political differences aside and partner up for the welfare of our province and its people...
[ID] MPP RODNEY LENTIT CALLS FOR SUPPORT FOR CLOTHING AND TEXTILE WORKERS
22 March 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says in a Members Statement that every R2,500 spent at Chinese outlets indirectly threatens the salary of one local textile worker...
[ID] MPP RODNEY LENTIT WELCOMES EASTER HOLIDAY SAFETY INITIATIVES
19 March 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says the Easter period is notorious for road fatalities and it is therefore it is comforting to know that the same dedication Western Cape traffic officials displayed over the 2011/12 festive season will be implemented for the approaching Easter festivities as confirmed by the minister in response to a follow up question (Oral Q&A attached)...
[ID] RODNEY LENTIT'S MEMBER'S STATEMENT ON CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WORKERS
15 March 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says South Africans should not be degraded by becoming employed based on the colour of their skin, but on their abilities, skills, experience and qualifications...
[ID] RODNEY LENTIT'S SPEECH ON THE EFFECT OF BIRD FLU ON THE OSTRICH INDUSTRY
08 March 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says many workers dependent on the well-being of the ostrich industry have resorted to desperate and often degrading measures of providing for their families which include delving in anti-social behaviour, and it is our responsibility to find a solution to this crisis...
[ID] RODNEY LENTIT'S MEMBERS STATEMENT ON IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS INVOLVEMENT WITH SCHOOL GOVERNING BODIES
08 March 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says by increasing the involvement of parents to elect a dynamic and responsible governing body – various concerns would be highlighted and addressed that would take substantial strain off the department where safety, well-being and discipline of learners is concerned, especially vital information on the transporting of learners to and from schools...
ID/ DA’S RODNEY LENTIT CALLS ON PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOLLOWING HUMPHREYS’ SENTENCE
28 February 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament says it is crucial to prevent incidents such as the unfortunate accidents on our roads that injure and claim the lives of our learners every year...
[ID] RODNEY LENTIT RESPONDS TO THE STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS
21 February 2012 - Independent Democrats Member of Provincial Parliament, Western Cape Mr RODNEY LENTIT says in her State of the Province Address, Premier Helen Zille mentioned that the only sustainable way to beat poverty is by creating opportunities for growth and jobs. One of the fundamental building blocks the Honourable Premier highlighted to achieving this goal is to educate our children...
[ID] HANIFF HOOSEN RESPONDS TO THE STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
15 February 2012 - ID MP and DA Shadow Minister of Economic Development, Mr HANIFF HOOSEN says like a cancer, corruption is becoming an entrenched norm in our society...
[ID] JOE MCGLUWA RESPONDS TO THE STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS
14 February 2012 - ID MP and DA Shadow Minister in the Presidency, Mr JOE MCGLUWA says the challenge for the President’s vision, plans and strategies for this country continues to lie in implementation and real delivery...
JOE MCGLUWA SLAMS GOVERNMENT FOR SHAMELESS REDUNDANT HOTLINES
02 February 2012 - Independent Democrats Parliamentary Leader and DA Shadow Minister in the Presidency, Mr JOE MCGLUWA MP says the mushroom-effect of hotlines seems to be nothing more than creating a soft-cushion landing for a province that is clearly in dire straits on more than one level which is adding up to the service delivery chaos in that province...
[ID] FUEL SHORTAGES AN ESKOM-TYPE TICKING TIME BOMB
02 February 2012 - Independent Democrats Chief Whip and DA Shadow Minister of Energy, Mr LANCE GREYLING MP says the Democratic Alliance (DA) has been informed that the primary reason for nationwide fuel shortages is attributable to fuel suppliers not maintaining a consumer buffer supply stock...
ID WILL LOBBY TO KEEP DLAMINI-ZUMA AS HOME AFFAIRS MINISTER
30 January 2012 - Independent Democrats Parliamentary Leader, Mr JOE MCGLUWA says the ID will over the next six months engage with other opposition parties with the intention of running a robust campaign for Dlamini-Zuma to remain as minister and retract her candidacy in the AU election...
