PA makes illegal immigration, property ownership central to campaign
The party has also pledged to speed up the transfer of title deeds to qualifying residents
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) has made illegal immigration and property ownership central themes of its local government election campaign in South Africa. PA leader Gayton McKenzie launched the party's manifesto in Bloemfontein, criticizing municipalities for failing to enforce by-laws and regulate local businesses. McKenzie argued that local authorities must take a more active role in addressing the challenges caused by undocumented migration, stating that it is a national issue that belongs to various government departments.
The party also pledged to expedite the transfer of title deeds to qualifying residents in municipal housing, emphasizing that property ownership is crucial for wealth creation and economic stability. McKenzie highlighted that many families in Heidenau, Rocklands, Parme, and other provinces have been living in municipality-owned houses and flats for decades.
Furthermore, PA leader McKenzie addressed the issue of service delivery failures, including sewage spillages, inadequate infrastructure, and unspent infrastructure funding, which are crippling the Mangaung Metro and municipalities nationwide. He accused the municipality of returning R146 million to the national treasury due to poor spending and mentioned that R49 million was intended for human settlement for the poorest residents.
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