ANC concerned over Sexwale/Sisulu spat

ANC STATEMENT ON THE PUBLIC SPAT BETWEEN SEXWALE AND SISULU The African National Congress (ANC) is deeply concerned about the public spat between Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale and Defence Minister Lindiwe Sisulu - two of its cadres deployed to Government.

Taking into account the crucial importance of service delivery to our people, we call on comrades Sexwale and Sisulu to rather work together and not against each other in ensuring that the ANC-led Government delivers on its mandate.

When the ANC took over the reigns in Government 15 years ago, it identified the massive housing shortage in the country as a key area for delivery, particularly to previously disadvantaged Blacks. Redressing decades of imbalances of the past brought about by apartheid is what compelled us to embark on a vigorous project to address the housing shortage.

It is our view that the housing project - like any other project - needs acceleration and improvement. Such acceleration and improvement should not reflect badly on any of these comrades. In fact, it should strengthen implementation of the mandate they carry in Government.

In the interest of service delivery to all South Africans, we call on comrades Sexwale and Sisulu to work together in delivering quality houses to our people and stop entering into negative debates. The ANC tradition of working effectively as a collective has taught us that no amount of public grandstanding or point scoring will take our national objectives forward.

We have confidence in both comrade Sexwale and Sisulu and urge them to set aside any differences in approach to service delivery and work together in taking the ANC programme forward. It is only through working together, that we can do more for the people of South Africa. Public spats do not advance housing service delivery.

Statement issued by Jackson Mthembu, African National Congress national spokesperson, November 27 2009

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Difference in standards The spat between the ministers clearly shows their difference in standards and what one may find acceptable, whilst the other not. This in itself begs further questions . . . by Ironman on November 30 2009, 05:30 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Lack of vision That is what happens when you recylce garbage. Lack of vision blinds Sexwale and thus he can see the future and end up blaming. by ZN on November 30 2009, 08:41 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

Spat about what? What is this spat about, personalities or tax money and peoples living conditons, ANC? I am left dumbfounded by a spat, kids have spats all the time. Ms Sisulu in my oponion has no record of results. Everything she touches turns to dust as we see the . .more houses or now being demolished. Why is there no accountablility to our people. I care less what these 2 individuals think of each other. I am interested in what are they supposed to do, what are they doing, what is the outcomes are according to their repsonsibility, that is what matters to the citizens of RSA. . .less by Blah Blah Blah on November 30 2009, 09:39 Find this comment inappropriate? Report it

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