‘Ons Baiza nie’ says Patriot Alliance at meeting
| Author | Marsha Leitch marsha.leitch@inl.co.za |
| Published date | 27 October 2021 |
| Publication title | Plainsman |
The Patriotic Alliance spoke to the Plainsman on Saturday October 23, saying they’re ready “to bring change, to bring God back into the country, into schools and to let the voices of the people be heard”.
The Patriotic Alliance started in 2013 in Cape Town; it didn’t do as well in the 2016 local elections with just over 4 900 votes and one party seat.
They spread out to Johannesburg and other regions and the activism continued while building on the party’s message after the 2016 elections, said Mr Sampson.
Mr Sampson grew up in Mitchell’s Plain since he was 13, “I know what the people are facing here, I know what it means to come home to find a blue water meter in front of your home without permission. I’ve seen men and women die of drug abuse, I’ve experienced gangsterism, and I’ve been free of drug addiction for 12 years,” he said.
The choices you make today will determine the life you live tomorrow, he said. “Our city is rich in talent, culture and finances. If you compare the affluent areas with the Cape Flats it’s like comparing day and night. If we don’t change our vote we will sit with the same problem,” he said.
Heinz Park is one of the many areas that don't receive service delivery. “We are out in the field helping them the best way we can,” said Mr Sampson.
“Some of the main issues we are looking to tackle are bringing God back to schools, looking into the illegal foreigners and their documentation and the water meter and utility bills,” he said.
Ward 81 candidate (Portland and Rocklands areas) Shahied van Nelson, 44, was asked by his party to stand and he accepted the request. “I was humbled by the nomination,” he said.
There are many challenges in his ward such as drug abuse, police visibility and job creation as well as recognising talent in the community. He has been in communication with the neighbourhood watches on the issue of crime. “This must be addressed, our youth are talented and they need platforms to express themselves. Our health system and service delivery is not efficient, especially for the elderly, they’re in long queues under harsh weather conditions on most days. This needs to be attended to,” he said.
Ward 75 candidate (Colorado Park, Westgate, Weltevreden Valley and New Woodlands area) Adaam Jacobs, 32, said he has been an activist in the ward for many years. He’s been doing youth...
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