Zille: Poor black people are better off in DA-governed area:
She argues that black people get better services where her party is in control
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Zille Challenges BBBEE, Praises DA GovernanceZille argues DA areas offer better services and calls BBBEE corrupt, amid ongoing criticism from black communities.
- Helen Zille claims that black people receive superior public services and opportunities under DA leadership.
- The DA intends to replace the BBBEE policy with a new Public Procurement Inclusive Bill.
- Zille and deputy chair Ivan Meyer describe BBBEE as a conduit for corruption and elite enrichment.
- Communities governed by the DA, however, express dissatisfaction over neglect and inequality issues.
Every company that wants to invest in South Africa has to give out a third of its company to the ANC elites before they can even begin.— Helen Zille, DA federal chair, arguing against the BBBEE policy.
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