He said the party seeks to have the courts declare the government's response to the ongoing energy crisis is inconsistent with the constitution and bill of rights and therefore invalid and to have the decisions set aside.
“We want government’s response to the crisis declared as having failed to respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights of citizens, thereby limiting the right to human dignity, the right to life, the right to an environment that is not harmful to health and wellbeing, the right of access to healthcare services, the right to access sufficient water, the right to basic education, and the right to access courts.
He said it was the DA's sworn duty as official opposition to hold the government to account and to ensure they act in the interests of the people of South Africa, even if it meant taking them to court to force their hand. “It has become clear that government will not act in the interests of the citizens of this country, including protecting them from blackouts and unaffordable electricity tariffs, unless compelled by a court of law to do so.”
The party will ask that the court direct the government to file, within 30 days, a comprehensive plan to manage the crisis, he added.
Oh yes please, hand in eskom to private sector, the corruption of this government is killing the country
I don't think the court will interdict about NERSA increase but the other about the constitutional obligations from government is promising.
On what grounds?