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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach says voters who stay away from the polls in next year\u2019s general election will get the government they deserve.<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the former hot shot prosecutor addressed the Cape Town Press Club on the challenges faced by South Africa\u2019s justice system and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).<\/p>\n

She said there was no accountability, and the current government did not want to have accountability.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we don\u2019t dictate the legislation that goes to Parliament, the current problems will continue. If you want to see the system functioning and changes for the better, the answer is simple. There is an election. If you don\u2019t vote, you get the government you deserve. I am not saying who you must vote for, but when you vote, think carefully about the future you want. If you want a future,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Breytenbach painted a picture of the justice system in shambles, and spoke of a complete lack of training, resources and capacity in the NPA.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are people who want to work still. They retire at the age of 60, [but] you can beat another 25 years out of them. They are experienced and they have the confidence. We need expertise and people need to come and assist. Many [apply and] are turned down. I am not sure why they are being turned down. When they offer help, it is expensive. [That\u2019s because] they have the know-how, the skill,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Last month, it was reported on NPA boss Shamila Batohi who told Parliament that the tide against corruption was turning – and impunity was no longer a given.<\/p>\n

Batohi said the NPA leadership and staff had implemented key initiatives to rebuild a fit-for-purpose organisation to deliver accountability and uphold the rule of law.<\/p>\n

She was briefing the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance on corruption cases in the country’s municipalities.<\/p>\n

Asked about the DA\u2019s electoral chances in next year\u2019s general election, Breytenbach said the DA had the ability to attract the needed support.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have our moonshot pact. We firmly hold the view that SA cannot survive more of this abuse. 2024 is make or break. It means a coalition of parties, the only requirement is just to work together.<\/p>\n

“We just want to advance South Africa for every single South African. Not just for a few. If we don\u2019t do that, we can look forward to nothing,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

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