DA government has no regard for Rule of Law

The ANC in the Western Cape is enraged with the DA as yet another High Court case proves the DA provincial government has no regard for the Rule of Law or constitutionality.

In the latest instance the transport and public works MEC Robin Carlisle was found to have readily rushed in and summarily closed down a business without following legal prescripts of administrative justice to allow for response (to make representations).

High Court judge Anton Veldhuizen granted an interdict to allow the business to continue after a month of closure pending a review application.

"The taxpayers must once again dig deep into their pockets for the costs. It is unacceptable that the DA government regularly loose High Court cases because it acts illegally or do not comply with legislation. If it does not rush into action such as this one, it unconstitutionally interferes with municipalities or even allows its office bearers to destabilise councils under its control with illegal actions, like in Bitou," says ANC transport and public works spokesperson Chris Stali.  

Carlisle's actions borders on the absurd and sometimes he clowns around just for publicity and photos without having regard for the rights of people or circumstances. He is not above the law. He should stop his antics or go into retirement, says the ANC.

Statement issued by Chris Stali, ANC Western Cape transport and public works spokesperson, October 11 2011

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