06 January 2015
Cosatu has shown a vote of no
confidence towards the Mayor of Cape Town, saying that the mayor shows no
interest in the culture of the minstrels.
This comes after the Mayor and
the City of Cape Town changed the dates of the Minstrels Festivals.
Cosatu has also pointed out
that the fund invested in minstrels is not the same compared to other similar
Cape Town Events.
Cosatu Spokesperson Tony
Ehrenreich said The City of Cape Town Council and the Mayor are discriminating
against the Minstrel Parade by not providing adequate support for the event to
take place.
This lack of adequate support
has led to the postponement of the minstrel parade in Cape Town.
The City not providing
adequate support for the logistics is endangering the participants and
spectators, and is an attempt to sabotage the successful hosting of the event.
Cosatu further calls on the
Public Protector to investigate the aspersions cast by the Mayor, who regularly
favours the wealthier areas and events, whilst neglecting the interest of the
people of the Cape Flats.
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