November 2003
Up one levelPress releases from November 2003 are stored here.
Response to Police Reinforcements in the Western Cape
2003-11-26. The Independent Democrats recognize and welcome the Government's effort to deploy more officers to the Western Cape. The immediate question that arises is of a budgetary nature: as of 28th March, 2003 there was no money available for reinforcements as requested by the then Provincial Commissioner, Lennit Max. In fact, Commissioner (Adv) Max received a letter demanding the withdrawal of 64 officers who were in the province to assist in the fight against gangs.
Statement on the Electoral Law Amendment Bill
2003-11-26. The Independent Democrats has come out strongly opposing the procedures government employed in scrapping the amendment to the electoral bill. The initial amendment made provision for South African citizens who are abroad the opportunity to vote, but this was later shelved after the ANC Executive had intervened. The decision making process was compromised when the amended bill was changed to exclude citizens abroad.
De Lille urges IEC to approve Braille ballots for 2004 elections
2003-11-26. Patricia de Lille, leader of the Independent Democrats is appealing to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to sanction the Braille ballot paper specially designed for hundreds of thousands of visually impaired South Africans by the non profit trust, We-Shop. (We shall overcome prejudice)
