January 2004
Up one levelJanuary 2004 press releases are stored here.
Statement on IEC Press Conference
2004-01-09. Patricia de Lille, leader of the Independent Democrats says that her party strongly disagrees with the sentiments of Brigalia Bam, Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The IEC cannot be satisfied with a situation in which almost a third of eligible voters remain unregistered.
SABC broadcast of ANC Election Manifesto
2004-01-10. The decision by the SABC to broadcast live only the ANC's manifesto is blatantly immoral. If the SABC which is purported to be an independent broadcaster, does not afford other political parties the same opportunity it will stand to damage any public perception of the SABC as a fair and impartial broadcaster.
The ANC must stop abusing its position as the incumbent party
2004-01-12. Patricia De Lille, leader of the Independent Democrats,says, "The ANC is playing a destructive game of hide-and-seek with our country's democracy. Given the high level of voter apathy in the country, it is unwarranted for President Mbeki to withhold the date for the election while launching the ANC?s campaign. It is unacceptable for other political parties to plan in a vacuum until he discloses the date. Not only political parties, but businesses and the public, need to plan around the dates. The ANC is taking unfair advantage of the electorate."
Access to Education
2004-01-19. The Independent Democrats are a new party determined to make a difference and to contribute to improving the lives of all South Africans. This is a party of doers, not a party of speeches and rhetoric.
