It has been clear for a very long time now that South Africans are generally self-reliant when it comes to safety and security.
“I don’t think we need more evidence than looking at our country’s crime figures to realise that everyone has to look after him- or herself if they want to be safe in our country,” says TLU SA President, Mr Henry Geldenhuys.
“However, it is a reality that security and safety equipment are not cheap. It is a huge expense, but an extremely necessary one. For this reason, TLU SA wants to start an action to change Section 23 (b) of the Income Tax Act – which prevents the public from deducting security expenses from income tax.”
Expenses such as security walls, security cameras, burglar bars, electric fences, razor wire, guard dogs, 24-hour monitoring and armed response services are essential for safety. TLU SA wants to see that it is tax deductible to incur expenses to ensure your own, your family’s and workers’ safety.
“TLU SA appeals to all South Africans who want to look after their safety to join our cause. Help us to amend Section 23 (b) of the Income Tax Act, so that all South Africans can reduce their risk of becoming a victim of violence.”
With sufficient support, TLU SA will address a petition to parliament.
Sections 56 (d) and 69 (d) of the Constitution, read together with the Rules of the National Council of Provinces and National Assembly, provide for the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces to receive petitions, representations or submissions from any interested persons or institutions can receive.
Public participation in legislation, oversight and other processes of Parliament is an important constitutional provision of our democracy. The Parliament has developed several ways to promote public involvement in the work of the institution. One way in which the public can exercise their right to participate in Parliament is by submitting a petition.
There are generally two types of petitions, namely special petitions and public or general petitions. TLU SA wants to put together a public petition. This is when a group of citizens with similar interests request general relief or redress of a grievance.
“Visit this link https://www.tlu.co.za/en/freedom-from-crime/ to add your name to our list and be part of the campaign for public safety. The process is driven for the people, by the people.”
