It was a great privilege to be the Social Media team behind the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industries 1st Political Debate for 2014.
This debate takes place every Election to bring a sense of understanding to the chamber business community in South Africa.
The initial Debate included the Top 6, yet due to unforeseen reasons the African National Congress decided not to partake in this debate.
It seemed the Top 5 Parties all had their fare share of time to point finger at the Ruling party – with merit on points, yet personally I believe more time should of being focused on a solid plan of action – yet the debate was informative to the business community.
The Parties in Attendance were : The DA represented by Lindiwe Mazibuko, COPE President Mosiuoa Lekota, ACDP Chairperson JoAnn Downs , UDM Secretary General Nqabayomzi Kwankwa and IFP President Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi
#sacci is now trending in South Africa http://t.co/2CuazzNYPS
— Trendsmap SthAfrica (@TrendsSthAfrica) February 5, 2014
The aim of SA Chamber’s Social media Campaign was to open the question round to our twitter audience, we received an enormous influx of tweets using #SACCI – some where out of line, yet some compelling enough that we addressed with the attended parties.
Here are extracts of Key Tweets from each of the parties that attended.
#IFP says : our country struggles with monopolies and cartels – with enormous loss to the National treasury #SACCI
— SAfrican Chamber (@SACCIza) February 5, 2014
#DA says : we will improve black economic environments not just for a select few #SACCI
— SAfrican Chamber (@SACCIza) February 5, 2014
#SACCI we as the opposition will not accept funding from businesses in turn for tenders. #DA #COPE #ACDP #IFP #UDM pic.twitter.com/uTEvOyHNIr
— SAfrican Chamber (@SACCIza) February 5, 2014
#UDM says ; We need to develop a social pact between business and labour. #SACCI
— SAfrican Chamber (@SACCIza) February 5, 2014
#COPE says : Who ever wants to change the constitution of South Africa needs to seek medical attention #SACCI
— SAfrican Chamber (@SACCIza) February 5, 2014
As South Africans I believe we all need to make a conscious decision- investigate the political parties you plan to vote for – from there mandates to manifesto’s.
These are really exciting times in South Africa, 20 years of democracy and we are just getting started. The last registration dates are 7&8 Feb 2014.
Here are a few images taken at the event, share on the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry Facebook Page
