November 2004
Up one levelNovember 2004 press releases are stored here.
RESTRUCTURING OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND ITS AGENCIES TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE POOR OF THE WORLD
2004-11-04. The debate about the restructuring of the UN and its agencies is fundamentally about the nature of power in the world, about legitimacy in the global order and giving a voice to the voiceless in world affairs, said Patricia de Lille, ID Leader and International Affairs Spokesperson.
Independent Democrats Statement on the Pan-African Parliament
2004-11-04. The Independent Democrats find it very heartening that the first meeting of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) in South Africa was characterized by strong positions and resolutions being taken on a variety of issues.
ID welcomes President Mbeki's statement to discuss service delivery
2004-11-07. ID welcomes President Mbeki's statement to discuss service delivery.
Independent Democrats Statement on slow rollout of Anti-Retroviral Drugs
2004-11-08. Government originally stated that 53000 HIV positive persons would be on Anti-Retroviral (ARV) drugs by March 2004. This target was then shifted by President Mbeki to March 2005. This morning, Dr Rose Malumba from the Dept. Health, said on SAFM that this new target set by Pres. Mbeki, would also not be achieved. It is not even clear when we will reach this target.
Independent Democrats KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Congress
2004-11-10. The Independent Democrats, South Africa's fastest growing political party, will hold its KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Congress in Durban next week Sunday, 21 November 2004 under the theme "Bridging the political divides, Promoting Peace and Political Debate." The Independent Democrats Leader, Patricia de Lille, will deliver a key note address.
Statement on SABC/Markinor Survey
2004-11-12. The Independent Democrats is over delighted by the latest results of the SABC/Markinor Poll dated 12 November 2004 which states that the ID is definitely the third largest political party in South Africa.
Ignorance of the Law or rule is no excuse, says ID
2004-11-12. "The way in which parliament is going now makes a mockery of the Code of Ethics. For the committee to say that because of the company was dormant the breach is less serious, contradicts the Code that explicitly require that even dormant companies must be declared," this was the stern warning issued by Patricia de Lille, Leader of the Independent Democrats, during the tabling of committee report on Allegations of non-disclosure by Members of Parliament today.
Statement on Lennit Max's resignation
2004-11-15. The Independent Democrats caucus accepted Mr Lennit Max's resignation as the ID Leader in the Western Cape Province. Mr Max is presently overseas and the Caucus felt it would be unfair to disclose the reasons for his resignation while he is away. When he returns the Caucus will advise him of their decision.
Independent Democrats Provincial Congress
2004-11-16. The Independent Democrats (ID) will hold its KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Congress in Durban on Sunday, 21st of November 2004. The media are invited to attend an open session on the same day between 11h00 and 13h00.
Statement in response to Tony Leon's slanderous attack to the ID
2004-11-22. In order to say something slanderous about the Independent Democrats, DA's Tony Leon would even resort to lies.
Tony Leon's misinformation about the ID exposed
2004-11-23. Tony Leon lied publicly and maliciously yesterday when he said "the Independent Democrats silence is particularly deafening on the issue of HIV/Aids". Unlike Leon of the DA, the Independent Democrats leader Patricia de Lille has a long record of active involvement on HIV/Aids.
The Independent Democrats will launch an HIV/AIDS Training Programme called "Bridges of Hope"
2004-11-30. The Independent Democrats will launch an HIV/AIDS Training Programme called "Bridges of Hope" for its members from various branches in KwaZulu-Natal. The launch of the programme, which will coincide with the World Aids Day, is primarily aimed at creating awareness about the existence of HIV/AIDS and building capacity of the ID members to become well-equipped foot soldiers in the fight against HIV/AIDS in their communities.
Statement on De Lille's testimony in the Schabir Shaik Trial
2004-11-30. The importance of what happened today is the fact that part of the content of the De Lille dossier is now a formal part of the juducial records of South Africa. It is a victory for the brave South African who risked life and limb in the quest for true democratic governance.
