DA accuses ANC of misusing government resources

Imogen Vollenhoven
29July 2013

The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape said it strongly condemns the manner in which the African National Congress in the province misuses national government resources in local election campaigns. 

This follows an incident which happened in Goedverwacht in the Berg River on Friday. 

DA Head of Berg River Constituency Alta Rossouw said she will be requesting the Independent Electoral Commission to investigate the local ANC’s abuse of a national government department.

Rossouw said that it is very sad that governments intentions of having a very good briefing to the communities that don’t often get that information taken by the ANC especially in an area where there is going to be a by-election.

“When having a government outreach it’s for all the people irrespective of political affiliation and that’s how it should be and it puts officials in an awkward position,” added Rossouw.

She also said that they will forward their complaints to the Independent Electoral Commission to investigate that matter.