South Africa

COPE S.A says social and economic challenges such as poverty cannot be blamed on an inadequate Constitution

today29 April, 2024

Background

COPE South Africa’s says social and economic challenges, such as poverty, unemployment and inequality, cannot be blamed on an inadequate Constitution. Acting general-secretary, Erick Mohlapamaswi, says they are a consequence of leadership’s failure to robustly implement its provisions, coupled with a lack of integrity, and a government that is not accountable and transparent. Mohlapamaswi says the Constitution is inherently transformative, intended to uplift the lives of all South Africans:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen