Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za
16 May 2024 | 10:09 a.m. SAST

Picture: COPE SA

COPE’s national spokesperson, Pakes Dikgetsi, spoke with Radio Islam International as part of an initiative to better equip voters with information about different political parties ahead of the May 29 general election.

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• Land reform:  The party supports land redistribution and highlights the need for policies that are not susceptible to corruption and mismanagement to be installed
• On why COPE leader Mr Lakota scheduled exit from politics until after the election: The congress national committee requested that he remains as the leader until after the national congress at the end of 2024. “We believe that he is a very credible leader; we believe that he still commands a lot of respect and support in the SA society,” Dikgetsi said.
• Education: COPE understands the need to scrap the 30% pass rate, improve discipline in schools, and redesign the curriculum to suit present-day economic needs.
• Economy: There is a need to reindustrialise the economy to create wealth and jobs for South Africans. Efficient governance will ensure better delivery to benefit vulnerable segments.
• Corruption: Rooting out corruption starts at the leadership level; we need people of integrity who are incorruptible, reliable and accountable in positions of leadership.

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