Some residents of Morlen, in the northwest, have called on the African National Congress (ANC) to fulfill its promise. The ruling party launched a campaign in the region through voluntary rallies.
The people who spoke with SABC They say they feel the party has turned against them and not kept its promises during the campaign. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula led the campaign and said the party was committed to creating jobs and eradicating corruption.
ANC supporters gathered at Morlen Stadium wearing party uniform. The party's general secretary Fikile Mbalula and some members of the national and provincial executive committees led the campaign. Some residents insist that the party should fulfill its promises…
“The people who are leading us are not doing what they are supposed to do. Most of the time we vote for them to do the job. Even though we voted for them, they They don't fulfill their promises,'' the resident explains.
“They don't take us seriously, but when they need our votes. They go back and forth from event to event, but in the end they don't get any help.” said another resident.
“I am happy with what Fikile Mbalula said. He says the fault lies with the individuals, not the parties. They are not stealing, but the people working in the organization are corrupt. “, the resident explains in detail.
Mbalula says he will do better.
“We have an employment plan for South Africa. We will train them through the National Youth Service program through the Defense Forces. We will create millions and thousands of new artisans and absorb them into the economy.”
Mbalula says he is serious about fighting corruption.
“Anyone found or suspected of such a thing must stand up for themselves, throw away their party vestments, insignia and everything else and fight against what they are accused of.” We need to be clear in our fight against corruption and be able to intervene wherever it appears, while also strengthening state institutions to deal with corruption.”
Mbalula will continue campaigning for his party in Klerksdorp on Sunday.
Video: Election 2024 – Mbalula calls on supporters to continue serving their communities
