September 2003
Up one levelPress releases from September 2003 are stored here.
Thabo Mbeki's involvement in the Arms Deal
2003-09-04. The response by Netshitenze and the Government Communications Department is pedantic if not downright pitiful. Patricia de Lille has every right as political leader of the Independent Democrats, and an elected representative to question any political figure in this country. The response by the Government Communications Department seems to portray the President as a revered god, almost an autocratic ruler that should never be asked to substantiate his actions. If Political leaders can't question him, who has the right to do so? The President is not above reproach or question and if the government Communications accepts the credentials of Thabo Mbeki unquestioningly, it is their prerogative. To expect Patricia de Lille to do the same, is absolutely mindless.
Response to Minister Skosana's early release of 8000 prisoners
2003-09-09. The decision by Ministers' Skosana's Correctional Services department to release 8000 prisoners on early parole has been greeted with utter disgust and concern from the Independent Democrats (ID). Independent Democrats leader, Patricia de Lille said today that she was deeply outraged that 8000 criminals countrywide would be released almost 1 year prior to their necessary and required parole date.
