ANC to launch election manifesto in Tshwane – ‘wants metro back’
Updated | By Anastasi Mokgobu
The African National Congress (ANC) will push to win back power in Tshwane during upcoming local government elections.
The party will launch its election manifesto in Tshwane on 27 September.
The party’s head of elections Fikile Mbalula briefed the media on the party's readiness for the upcoming polls on Thursday.
He said the party will push to win back control of Tshwane after losing it to the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in 2016.
“This year, 2021, the ANC will be going back to communities to ask for the renewal of its democratic mandate in order to continue with the task of making our communities safer and even much better. Our 2021 local government elections programme is firmly on track and in full-swing,” he vowed.
“The manifesto launch will be followed by the rollout of localised manifesto launches in the metros and the rest of the local municipalities.”
Mbalula is confident that the party will be able to meet the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) deadline of submitting election candidates.
The IEC’s decided to re-open the voters’ and candidates’ registration processes after the Constitutional Court ruled that elections should be held between October 27 and November 1.
“We are satisfied that all our processes are proceeding according to schedule and will meet the timelines as set out by the Independent Electoral Commission,” said Mbalula.
ALSO READ
Show's Stories
-
LISTEN: Actress Sophie Joans talks about her award-winning play
Two extraordinary stage talents, Sophie Joans and Rob van Vuuren, have t...
The Drive with Rob & Roz 20 hours ago -
LISTEN: The best road trip tips ahead of the Easter weekend
From traffic to packing, Rob Forbes and Rozanne McKenzie are sharing tip...
The Drive with Rob & Roz 23 hours ago