Elections 2014: DA’s Policy on Corruption, Jobs, Labor Laws
Elections 2014: DA’s Policy on Corruption, Jobs, Labor Laws
The 2014 elections draw closer each day. The Democratic Alliance has accomplished a major task. DA fine-tuned its basic policy document recently. Fighting corruption and creating employment are the key focuses.
DA federal chairperson Wilmot James spoke to The South Africa News. He explained the party’s policy goals clearly. DA designed its policies to uplift South Africans’ lives. Various spheres of life will benefit. Uprooting corruption is a primary objective. Merit and transparency will be promoted throughout government.
The policy document underwent extensive development. DA’s November policy conference provided the framework. A lengthy research and consultation procedure followed. This formalized the document properly.
An innovative blacklist system features in the corruption policies. An independent body will establish this list. Stopping problematic reemployment is its basic job. Public servants fired for corruption cannot return to service. Misconduct triggers this permanent ban.
DA’s new policy introduces strict ownership rules. Laws will ban certain government employee investments. Their families face these restrictions too. Government workers cannot hold more than five percent ownership. This applies to shares, stock, or membership interests. Any entity doing business with public institutions falls under this rule.
Labour terms and conditions will be relaxed somewhat. Workers’ rights remain protected under these changes. James clarified DA’s approach to labor reform.
“Our labour policy will strike the balance between workers and employees to set up better labour regime,” James stated.
Promoting temporary employments is part of DA’s strategy. These positions offer a pathway to stability. Temporary workers gain important eligibility after two years. Becoming permanent staffers becomes possible at that point.
James commented on the election’s significance. The 2014 elections are going to be a “defining moment” for South Africa.
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