Ratepayers' association propose non-political elections

PRETORIA July 12 Sapa

The Residents Ratepayers Association of South Africa on
Wednesday presented its manifesto for the forthcoming November
local elections.

The RRASA, which was formed in October last year, proposes
"responsible local government on a non-political basis, and
encourages politicians to defect from their parties and "take on
the local elections in a spirit of co-operation".

"It stands to reason that the African National Congress/SA
Communist Party/Congress of SA Trade Unions/SA National Civic
Organisation alliance has created a united front contesting the
elections," RRASA president Jan du Toit told journalists in
Pretoria.

"The remaining structures excluded from this alliance... are
hopelessly divided".

RRASA suggested that individuals with a better future in mind
form a partnership to ensure peace and security in communities.