We rate amongst the worst in the world when it comes to murder, rape, robbery, drug dealing, hi jackings etc. The CDP believes that one of the main functions of government is to protect its citizens from the ravishes of crime and criminals. We will therefore address crime as the highest priority. The CDP will operate on the principle of zero tolerance towards crime and will ensure that criminals are swiftly sentenced and pay the appropriate penalties for their crimes against society. The CDP believes that the death penalty does act as a deterrent and needs to be reinstated.
Textbooks arrive late at schools if they arrive at all.
The CDP believes that every child must be afforded the opportunity to be educated in a gang free, weapons free, and drug free environment and will ensure that these negative elements are removed from schools. The CDP commits itself to excellence in Education, while at the same time ensuring that it is open, accessible and affordable to all. The CDP is committed to transforming schools into learning centres in which learners are disciplined and teachers are committed to their tasks. The CDP will encourage private schooling by initiating a coupon system whereby all children will receive an equal amount from government for their education whether they attend public, private or home schools. The CDP believes that one of the state s most basic responsibilities is to supply affordable and accessible primary and secondary healthcare to its citizens.