LETTER: Eaton criticism of DA backing of Plato as mayor is unfair
Columnist Tom Eaton questions the DA’s endorsement of Dan Plato as mayor and mentions Plato’s past political affiliation to the National Party (NP), ostensibly to show that the mayor-elect is not the ideal person to lead the city. Not once, however, does he mention Plato’s achievements and delivery record in government.
Plato has been championing the fight against crime for several years at local and provincial government. As the Western Cape community safety MEC Plato was at the forefront of the province’s crime-fighting efforts, with his department receiving nine successive clean audits. Furthermore, he has provided opportunities to young South Africans through the Chrysalis Academy. The academy provides at-risk youth with residential development skills. Plato’s experience in fighting crime will benefit the city, parts of which are riddled with intolerably high levels of violent crime. The national government has done little to combat crime in the Western Cape, but Plato has...
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