South Africa's opposition ActionSA party released harsh grades for the country's coalition government after one year of leadership. The political group gave failing marks across six major areas that affect citizens daily lives. President Cyril Ramaphosa formed this unity government when his African National Congress party lost significant voter support during recent elections.
ActionSA lawmakers criticized excessive government spending and poor performance results. Ministers spend up to 350,000 rand per night on luxury hotels during international trips. The party wants to cut cabinet positions and remove deputy minister roles to save taxpayers money. Opposition leaders say government officials act like royalty instead of public servants.
Unemployment continues rising under the new coalition with 12 million South Africans without jobs. Economic growth predictions fell from nearly 2 percent down to less than 1 percent this year. Major ports perform worse than facilities in smaller African nations. Construction industry lost over 100,000 positions despite promises of infrastructure improvements.
Basic services remain broken across the country with sewage leaking onto streets and unreliable electricity supply. Hospital systems struggle with overcrowding and limited resources. Crime statistics show over 5,700 murders occurred during the first three months of this year. ActionSA leaders demand real change rather than just preventing other opposition parties from gaining power.
ActionSA lawmakers criticized excessive government spending and poor performance results. Ministers spend up to 350,000 rand per night on luxury hotels during international trips. The party wants to cut cabinet positions and remove deputy minister roles to save taxpayers money. Opposition leaders say government officials act like royalty instead of public servants.
Unemployment continues rising under the new coalition with 12 million South Africans without jobs. Economic growth predictions fell from nearly 2 percent down to less than 1 percent this year. Major ports perform worse than facilities in smaller African nations. Construction industry lost over 100,000 positions despite promises of infrastructure improvements.
Basic services remain broken across the country with sewage leaking onto streets and unreliable electricity supply. Hospital systems struggle with overcrowding and limited resources. Crime statistics show over 5,700 murders occurred during the first three months of this year. ActionSA leaders demand real change rather than just preventing other opposition parties from gaining power.
