The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) will be submitting a written parliamentary question over branding of government resources.
This as the DA has seen images of department water tankers branded with KZN CoGTA MEC, Rev. Thulasizwe Buthelezi’s face.
The Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA) 3 of 2000, states that slapping personal branding onto a government building or vehicle blurs the line between the state and the individual, making administrative decisions appear self-serving rather than impartial.
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, section 195 (public administration) states that using public property for personal branding constitutes a misuse of these resources.
It is for this reason that we will be submitting this question for clarity on whether the actions of the MEC are against the rule of law.
As we fast approach the Local Government Election, the DA warns MECs against using state resources for electioneering.