LETTER: New administration must tackle challenges
The government now has to deal with poverty, unemployment and inequality
The sixth administration of the democratic government has begun with lot of controversy prior to the swearing-in of MPs. We have seen the likes of Baleka Mbete and Malusi Gigaba withdrawing their names from the ANC’s list, followed by the postponement of the swearing in of ANC deputy president David Mabuza and national executive committee member Nomvula Mokonyane. This is a serious problem for the ANC. It can’t go through these processes not knowing where it stands with regard to certain members. It should have dealt with these issues earlier. A younger generation of MPs will bring more lively debate to the house. But their deployment must not be just about their youth. They must understand their roles and the tasks that lie ahead. Being young does not guarantee that one is progressive and will bring fresh ideas to the august house. The ANC Youth League has died a slow but painful death. Its leaders may be even more useless than the older generation they enjoy mocking in social medi...
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