As ActionSA, we are not entirely surprised that the DA has written to the Durban High Court, requesting a rescheduling of our joint hearing from the 3rd and 4th of October 2024 to the week of the 2nd to 6th of December 2024, claiming they are unprepared for the scheduled dates in October 2024.
From the outset, the DA’s arrogance is evident. They failed to consult us before submitting this request to the Court, despite both of our cases being scheduled to be heard simultaneously. This is not just a lapse on their side, but it demonstrates a lack of respect for the collaborative nature of this case and the urgency it demands.
Secondly, it is unsurprising that the DA’s legal team is unprepared to present their case on the agreed dates. A case of this magnitude requires a highly capable legal team, and the DA’s current actions indicate a lack of readiness and competence to handle the matter.
Dean Macpherson, the DA’s provincial chairperson, has consistently misled the public by claiming that ActionSA was unable to secure a court date.
He went so far as to insult our legal representatives, referring to them as “mediocre lawyers who can’t even secure a trial date” and advising that ActionSA should seek a refund for their services.
It is now undeniable that Macpherson owes our legal team a public written apology for his disrespectful and baseless utterances against our legal representatives.
It is also evident that Dean Macpherson struggles to read for meaning, which may explain why he continues to make blunders throughout this litigation process.
Possessing only a matric as his highest level of education, Macpherson appears unable to comprehend the complexities of legal processes. His premature comments on the litigation have done nothing but embarrass himself, his party, and his ministerial position.
With this, we vehemently reject the DA’s attempt to further delay this case. It is unacceptable that the DA seeks to postpone a matter that must be resolved before the start of the festive season.
Not only would a delay disrupt the court’s schedule, but it would also show complete disregard for the residents of eThekwini and holidaymakers, who are expecting resolutions to critical service delivery failures before the festive period commences.
ActionSA will not allow the DA to further stall or obstruct the delivery of services to the people of eThekwini.
We are committed to ensuring that our case is heard on the 3rd and 4th of October 2024 and will not tolerate any further delays that impact the lives and well-being of the people we serve. We hope that a further pre-trial conference with the Court on 18 September 2024 will bring further clarity on the issue.
EThekwini Sewer Litigation: ActionSA Rejects DA’s Attempt to Delay Joint Court Hearing
As ActionSA, we are not entirely surprised that the DA has written to the Durban High Court, requesting a rescheduling of our joint hearing from the 3rd and 4th of October 2024 to the week of the 2nd to 6th of December 2024, claiming they are unprepared for the scheduled dates in October 2024.
From the outset, the DA’s arrogance is evident. They failed to consult us before submitting this request to the Court, despite both of our cases being scheduled to be heard simultaneously. This is not just a lapse on their side, but it demonstrates a lack of respect for the collaborative nature of this case and the urgency it demands.
Secondly, it is unsurprising that the DA’s legal team is unprepared to present their case on the agreed dates. A case of this magnitude requires a highly capable legal team, and the DA’s current actions indicate a lack of readiness and competence to handle the matter.
Dean Macpherson, the DA’s provincial chairperson, has consistently misled the public by claiming that ActionSA was unable to secure a court date.
He went so far as to insult our legal representatives, referring to them as “mediocre lawyers who can’t even secure a trial date” and advising that ActionSA should seek a refund for their services.
It is now undeniable that Macpherson owes our legal team a public written apology for his disrespectful and baseless utterances against our legal representatives.
It is also evident that Dean Macpherson struggles to read for meaning, which may explain why he continues to make blunders throughout this litigation process.
Possessing only a matric as his highest level of education, Macpherson appears unable to comprehend the complexities of legal processes. His premature comments on the litigation have done nothing but embarrass himself, his party, and his ministerial position.
With this, we vehemently reject the DA’s attempt to further delay this case. It is unacceptable that the DA seeks to postpone a matter that must be resolved before the start of the festive season.
Not only would a delay disrupt the court’s schedule, but it would also show complete disregard for the residents of eThekwini and holidaymakers, who are expecting resolutions to critical service delivery failures before the festive period commences.
ActionSA will not allow the DA to further stall or obstruct the delivery of services to the people of eThekwini.
We are committed to ensuring that our case is heard on the 3rd and 4th of October 2024 and will not tolerate any further delays that impact the lives and well-being of the people we serve. We hope that a further pre-trial conference with the Court on 18 September 2024 will bring further clarity on the issue.