The Progressive
Initiative is a political organisation
aimed at developing and promoting new political ideas in South Africa. The Pi was formed in 2007 and
will register as a political party in South Africa in 2008. The Pi plans
to contest South Africa’s 2009 provincial election.
The Principles
of the Pi are to
acknowledge and promote:
·
the fundamental human rights and freedoms of
every person;
·
the right to protection by the state from
crime and violence;
·
the rejection of all forms of
discrimination;
·
equality before the law;
·
the right of all people to private ownership
and the protection thereof;
·
the supremacy of the South African
constitution and the rule of law;
·
the separation and independence of the
legislature, judiciary and government and a clear division between the
ruling party and the state;
·
the right of all citizens to access affordable
food, housing, education and medical treatment;
·
a representative and accountable government
elected through free, fair and transparent elections;
·
freedom of speech and a free independent
media;
·
a free market
economy.
The Pi was created by a small
group of progressive South Africans who believe the key to tackling the
socio-economic challenges faced by South Africans today is progressive
thought and innovative solutions. We hope you agree. Why not contact us
with your ideas or even join the organisation?
Soap Box – Check out our
political comment page and perhaps share with us your own comments or
ideas. Click here…
Initiative
one – The South African Special Administrative
Region
The first
initiative of the Pi is to
promote discourse around, and build support for, establishing an autonomous
special administrative region within South Africa through a democratic
process and negotiation with South Africa’s national and regional
governments. The Pi believes
that the formation of a small independent enclave - where sound
socio-economic policies can more easily be implemented - will nucleate a
safer and more prosperous South Africa for all. Read
more…
Initiative
two – Urban renewal and gentrification of our cities
The second initiative of the Pi is to promote urban
renewal in our cities. South Africa needs cities that attract residents
with low crime, efficient transportation and good leisure facilities. Our
cities need to be safe, they need a new and affordable commuter system and
most of all they need to be attractive places to live in. Read more…
Interesting stuff
Xenophobia, the “new apartheid” More…
Zuma's case
postponed to 2010? More…
South
Africa's renaissance seems long overdue – A recent Pi publication.
Soap Box…
Zuma's
Education Gap May Mar South African Leadership. More…
The ANC’s awful choice – Read an
enlightening take on the future of the ANC.
More…
How’s the Economy really doing? –
Seems we have more to worry about than ever. More…
Beyond
reproach or above the law? – The government’s decision to
disband the Scorpions. More…
The failure to maintain basic infrastructure
brings South Africa’s government some strong criticism. Read about it on
our Soap Box…
President Thabo Mbeki challenges
Eskom chiefs on widespread power outages. More…
The Pi has just launched the Big idea competition with up to R5000
to be won. Why not enter? More…
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discrimination, embraces democracy and encourages transparent. The views
expressed in this site are those of its members.