The African Independence Congress (AIC) election manifesto announcement in Germiston, Johannesburg, was controversial as a group of supporters disrupted Party President Mandla Gallo's speech. Gallo went on to tell attendees that his party will come up with solutions, including fighting crime and creating job opportunities.
“AIC expands safety net programs such as social grants and unemployment benefits to provide a basic level of income security to vulnerable populations. These programs provide essential services to all citizens. It helps alleviate poverty and reduce inequality by ensuring access to
He also said corrupt politicians and government officials would be prosecuted without fear or favor.
“The AIC will depoliticize and strengthen the independence and effectiveness of the National Prosecuting Authority and other state anti-corruption agencies, and will swiftly and appropriately bring down state officials and politicians engaged in corruption and misgovernment, without fear, favor or prejudice. Investigate and prosecute.”
The party also announced that it would reintroduce the Scorpions, a specialized unit of the NPA that was disbanded in 2009.
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