The government has no inherent authority or resources of its own; it serves both at the pleasure and at the expense of the electorate. Therefore, the advantages that accrue from the influence it wields, and the resources it extracts from hardworking people and businesses, must be enjoyed by the people of South Africa. This does not happen where there is corruption.
The DA’s resolutions on corruption will be an opportunity for the party to discuss giving citizens an opportunity to get rid of corrupt political leaders by allowing the electorate to elect the President, Premiers and Mayors directly; carrying out lifestyle audits for politicians and public servants where appropriate, in conjunction with government agencies such as SARS and SAPS; as well as instituting minimum 15-year jail sentences for anyone found guilty of abusing taxpayers’ money.
