African Content Movement (ACM) leader Hlaudi Motsoneng says some of the top African National Congress (ANC) leaders from Botshabelo in the Free State have left the region because, he says, they have failed to improve the lives of people who are struggling to get decent jobs and are trapped in poverty.
Motsoeneng campaigned in Mangaung in a final push back against ACM ahead of the election.
Botshabelo is the seat of most political parties, including the ANC, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Rise Mzansi.
Residents say whoever is in power should put their interests first.
“It was powerful what he said that 30 years later nothing has changed. I'm still waiting for the house I applied for in 2007,” said the resident.
“I support ACM and am grateful that they came to my house and listened to my issues,” added another resident.
“We need jobs and I think we have to give other parties a chance,” the resident said.
The ACM leader says he will bring about the changes the ruling party has failed to deliver in 30 years of democracy. This is Motsoeneng's first time campaigning outside Maluti-a-Phohun town in the eastern Free State province.
“They are coming in large numbers, which means they are ready to come under the umbrella of ACM. We hope that Free Staters and South Africans will vote for ACM this time.”
ACM will be taking the campaign to De Wetsdorp.
2024 Election | ACM leader Motsoeneng campaigns in Botshabelo, Free State: