Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, will on Wednesday morning address the residents of the province at the official opening of the first session of the 7th Administration of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament (WCPP).
This occasion, provides Premier Winde, with an opportunity
to reflect on the achievements of the Western Cape Government (WCG), but also
what can be expected from his cabinet for his second term as Premier after his
first address in 2019.
COURTESY: WCPPThe GOOD party’s Brett Herron wants the premier to address
achievements his government made four years ago, including “a job in every
home”, education, safety and the housing crisis.
‘’Most importantly, the Premier must account for the
diabolical impact of his decision to defund education (and health) by R1
billion. That R1 billion, taken from education and health, was pushed into the
Premier’s Western Cape Safety Plan – which promised to halve the murder rate in
the ten worst crime hot spots in the Province.’’
‘’Looking forward, we would urge the Premier to abandon his
bad habit of making bold announcements that he has no ability or plans to
implement. He must tell the people of the Western Cape how his government plans
to address the housing crisis… He must justify the continued defunding of
education and health to fund a safety plan that is not working.’’
In short, it’s time to focus on those who need government’s
intervention and support the most. That means he will have to focus on those
trapped in poverty, in informal settlements, in back yards, unemployed and too
often overlooked,’’ added Herron.
The ANC’s Khalid Sayed shared Herron’s sentiments.
‘’We hope the Premier lays out policies to design to help
everyone in society. Reflecting the priority of the Government of National
Unity, the focus must be exclusive growth, job creation, reducing poverty and
cost of living, better healthcare for all, and crucially more affordable
housing to tackle the terrible waiting list. I also want to hear their plans
for community action to tackle crime. We must see tougher action on racism at
schools to bring the Western Cape together.’’
Bush
Radio News headed to the streets and asked residents on what they want Premier
Alan Winde to address.
‘’The pensioners – they cannot cope with that little money,’’
says an elderly woman.
‘’The work for school leavers – there is no work for them, so they resort to being
on the streets which leads them to doing drugs,’’ said another.
‘’Gangsterism – our children need to lay on the floor; they
cannot play in the streets,’’ says a resident from Woodstock.
A youth member wants Premier Alan Winde to address
corruption.
‘’Corruption is the main problem. People get favoured when
it comes to jobs, interviews, and tenders. It is more of a friend-friend. You
give me something and then I will give you something in return.’’
Done By: Sihle Jezile
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