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3 February 1995
On TV and in the press you invited the ordinary
citizen to make a contribution. As an ordinary citizen of the new RSA I would
like
to mention a few things I have thought about.
- Firstly
we must all climb in and work. We must look ahead. Forget what lies behind and
build towards the future.
- Strikes
must be combatted. It ruins the economy and wastes a lot of money and
time.
- Economising,
even at government-level. We need a lot of money for schools, hospitals and
houses. If the economy recovers overseas
investors will come by themselves. It
is not necessary to travel around so much to beg.
- Affirmative
action must take place more gradually. Theoretical knowledge alone is not
enough. People must get experience before
they can stand in management and
responsible posts.
- Promotions
and appointments must occur on merit.
- We
would like to see that Afrikaans retains its rightful place, especially in the
media.
- The
death penalty must be reinstated e.g. for planned murder and child
rape.
- Proper
voters' lists must be drafted.
(Mrs) T Steenkamp
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