The African National Congress is committed to easing the cost of living burden affecting many South Africans, but citizens think it's more false promises.
The African National Congress has vowed to shield citizens from the rising cost of living affecting many in the country
ANC NEC member Mamoloko Kubayi noted with concern about rising electricity bills and high food prices journalist Byron Pillay has spent a decade reporting on the South African political landscape, crime and social issues. During a special NEC meeting, the party unveiled plans to protect citizens from the rising cost of living, but South Africans weren’t buying it. Image: Per-Anders PetterssonNEC member Mamoloko Kubayi, who made the comments during her speech on day two of the special National Executive Committee meeting.South Africans remain doubtfulHarrison Sieda asked:
“How?? Because Eskom is raising electricity tariffs next year. Whenever the entity asks for tariffs, not a single ANC leader raises their voice.”The comments from families who scraped by on minimal salaries painted a stark picture of the country's financial challenges.Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School.
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