Opposition party’s call on Zuma to tackle corruption
On Wednesday, Parliament in Cape Town witnesses a strong debate around the State of the Nation Address (SONA) that was delivered by South African President Jacob Zuma, on Thursday 9 February 2012.
Opposition party Members of Parliament (MP) called on President Zuma to tackle the stigma of corruption, which has plagued government structures for the past decade.
Although opposition party’s like the Democratic Alliance (DA), who are the official opposition in Parliament, welcomed the SONA address last week and governments massive infrastructure development plan, the DA called on government to step up its anti-corruption campaign, and to invest in education and skills development, to allow for the program to be implemented.
"As we talk about these plans, the DA further calls on the government to train more maths and science teachers if we are to have the necessary skills needed," said DA MP Wolmart James.
During the discussion, Congress of the People MP Makhosazana Njobe addressed President Zuma and said: "Mr President we are concerned that some of the plans may not be fulfilled if the standard of public service is not improved and the rampant corruption is not addressed.”
Leader of the African Christian Democratic Party, Kenneth Mesho also shared similar sentiments and noted the financial implications of the development program.
"While we are of the view that the challenge we will face would be to finance the projects, we welcome the President's announcements and vision," noted Mesho.
Meanwhile, President Zuma will deliver his response to Parliamentary debate on Thursday.
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