Ramaphosa Promises Jobs, Ending Corruption At ANC Election Manifesto Launch In Tshwane

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled the governing party’s manifesto ahead of the toughest local government elections it has ever faced, promising jobs, houses, water, electricity and making sure that corrupt municipal officials are held to account expeditiously.  

With less than six weeks before the local government poll, Ramaphosa stated that the ANC has implemented a rigorous new interview process for its mayoral candidates to ensure that it had competent and experienced representatives at the helms of ANC-led municipalities.

Ramaphosa was speaking at the launch of the ANC’s local government election manifesto in Tshwane on Monday night.

He said that the party had involved communities in the selection of its candidates who enjoyed the confidence of the people they were expected to serve as they were rooted in the communities and had strong service records.

“Our candidates in this election have the confidence of our communities,” said Ramaphosa.

“We