The African National Congress (ANC) has declared its intention to continue with cadre deployment, emphasizing that the policy has successfully recruited qualified individuals for government positions.
This comes after the Pretoria High Court dismissed the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) application to have the ANC’s deployment policy declared unconstitutional. In a comprehensive 40-page judgment, the court stated that the DA’s application was based on mere speculation and conjecture.
Shortly after the ruling, the DA’s leader, John Steenhuisen, expressed his disagreement, attributing the failures of state-owned entities to cadre deployment. However, ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu welcomed the judgment, asserting that it reaffirms the merit-based foundation of the ANC’s deployment policy.
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Bhengu emphasized that cadre deployment is a common feature of democratic practice and should not be undermined in principle. The ANC believes that the policy ensures the appointment of suitable candidates who can effectively serve in government positions.
The court’s judgment also cautioned against using corruption allegations as a pretext for pursuing political objectives, urging parties to focus on uncovering the truth rather than exploiting the issue for personal gain.
While the DA’s bid to challenge the ANC’s deployment policy has been unsuccessful, the ANC remains committed to transparency and accountability. The party acknowledges the importance of addressing corruption and upholding the principles of good governance.
However, it maintains that cadre deployment, when implemented responsibly, contributes to the efficient functioning of government institutions.
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