Chairperson, the UDM is saddened by the news that Mr Mcebisi Skhwatsha, the ANC's Western Cape Secretary, was stabbed last night. We extend him our sincerest wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
We are also disturbed by the trend that we have witnessed of an element of thuggery entering into our public lives and politics. The best traditions of conducting negotiations and discussions and reaching consensus are making way for a sort of dog-eat-dog politics that has no place in our democratic society or organisation. We call upon the ANC to act swiftly to instil discipline amongst its members and prevent this culture of intolerance from taking root and becoming the norm.