Ramaphosa backs ANC record ahead of polls — ‘No party has done more for South Africans’, he insists

Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa and the leader of the African National Congress (ANC), has defended the record of his party in government, stating that no other political organization has done more for the people of South Africa than the ANC.

These words come at a time when political parties are ramping up their campaigns in preparation for the local government elections that will take place in 2026. The political scene is currently dominated by issues such as service delivery, unemployment, the cost of living, and municipal accountability.

During his speech to supporters at the Siyanqoba rally held by the African National Congress (ANC) at Sisa Dukashe Stadium, President Cyril Ramaphosa said that voters should evaluate the entire contribution that the ruling party has made to the country rather than focusing solely on the failings of the party.

In the realm of politics, there is no other party. Regardless of how much they can embellish themselves around the fact that they have done this and that. As a whole, the African National Congress (ANC) has accomplished a great deal more for our people than we would have been able to accomplish, according to Ramaphosa.

According to the statement made by the president, the African National Congress (ANC) is resolute in its efforts to safeguard its historical legacy and persuade voters that it continues to be the party that is in the greatest position to address Africa’s difficulties.

It was stressed by Ramaphosa that the elections would have direct repercussions for communities all around the country, particularly with regard to the availability of basic municipal services.

Among the practical difficulties that he brought to the attention of the locals were the availability of dependable water sources, streetlights that were in working order, and regular garbage collection.

According to his words, “These are the everyday concerns that determine whether or not the local government is meeting its responsibilities that it is responsible for.”

The leader of the African National Congress (ANC) acknowledged that a number of South Africans continued to feel disappointed due to the inadequate delivery of services and the rising cost of living.

During the election campaign, he stated that the party had listened to the different communities, as they were aware that the displeasure of the general public constituted a serious problem as voters prepared to choose their representatives for their respective municipalities.

Ramaphosa went on to highlight the priorities that the African National Congress (ANC) has articulated, which include extending opportunities for young people, fostering economic growth, and developing infrastructure.

On the other hand, the party is under pressure to demonstrate that the promises it has made can actually result in observable improvements in the day-to-day lives of the people who live there.

The statements made by the president come at a crucial time for the African National Congress (ANC), which is attempting to maintain its political support in the face of increasing competition from opposition parties and worries regarding the performance of municipalities.

Despite the fact that Ramaphosa claims that the African National Congress (ANC) has made more contributions than its competitors, voters will eventually evaluate the party based on its accomplishments, weaknesses, and prospective plans for the future.

Despite the fact that elections for local governments are scheduled to take place on November 4, 2026, the most important question that remains is whether or not the African National Congress (ANC) will be able to convince voters to renew its mandate.

Depending on the vote, which parties will be given the task of administering towns and attending to the day-to-day requirements of South African communities will be determined.

Source;https://x.com/TheCitizen_News/status/2117143369667256803?a=JRprbXnhD8406DkEUzI&s=19

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