LETTER: Ongoing debate in DA is a sign of a growing party
Launch of manifesto will reveal a credible and vibrant policy
It is important to respond to Marius Roodt’s letter to debunk his claims the “DA’s principles uncertain” (February 6) so that the truth prevails.
The DA is a liberal party with many diverse opinions, backgrounds and cultures. We pride ourselves on being a party for all South Africans, and we believe in one SA for all. With this diversity comes healthy dialogue and robust debate that is central to forming credible policies and sound principles. While it is unfortunate that there have been many leaks and premature comments about the different views on policies within the party, this continual debate is a strength, not a weakness. It is the natural metamorphosis of a growing party. We believe that through our discussions and debates we will be able to present a credible, robust, thoughtful and vibrant policy offer. This will be communicated to the public when we launch our manifesto on February 23. It will focus on a number of areas, including fighting corruption, fixing th...
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