By Johnathan Paoli
United Democratic Movement (UDM) President Bantu Holomisa has unveiled the party’s manifesto for the upcoming local government elections, calling for ethical governance, accountable leadership and practical service delivery while arguing that South Africa’s municipalities have become victims of corruption, political patronage and administrative failure.
Launching the manifesto during the party’s 6th National Congress at the Absa Stadium in KuGompo City on Saturday, Holomisa said the local elections would not be about politicians but about restoring functional municipalities capable of delivering basic services.
“They are about daily life. They are about whether water comes out of the tap. Whether refuse is collected. Whether roads are maintained. Whether communities are safe. Whether public money is protected. Whether councillors are visible. Whether young people can find opportunities. Whether municipalities work,” Holomisa said.
He said the UDM’s election platform was built around restoring public confidence in local government through ethical leadership,
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