Hon Speaker, on numerous occasions we have had to sit in this House listening to the DA boasting about how tough they are on corruption and how well they are governing the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town. However, we have often witnessed that the DA does not do what they so often preach to us. They have always been very selective when it comes to speaking out about corruption or any perceived injustices.
A recent example was the journalist from the Sowetan who was blacklisted because she wrote the truth and not the DA's version of events. After she was blacklisted, the ANC demanded in this House that the DA reinstate her with immediate effect and we are happy to report that they have done so. [Applause.]
The DA has been exposed again, this time for protecting corrupt councillors from being criminally charged in the Eden District Municipality. This has even led to two councillors refusing to join their fellow DA members in a walkout, thereby maintaining a quorum and supporting the ANC in approving the adjustment budget that would ensure service delivery to the poor.
They claim to be responding effectively to the needs of the poor, yet their procurement system continues to favour the privileged few. They say they want to provide housing for the poor, yet they forcefully removed the poor and vulnerable from Hangberg. They say they will protect media freedom, yet they blacklist journalists who don't toe the DA line. They say they are a party for all the people, yet their leader, Helen Zille, appointed an entirely white, predominantly male cabinet in the province until she was put under pressure to reshuffle her cabinet.
This proves yet again that the DA is not the party they portray themselves to be. They pretend to be a caring organisation that protects the needs of the poor. Thank you. [Applause.]
Hon members, people who wish to make a comment must raise their hands, not their voices. Please, order, hon members.