ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile challenges DA Chairperson Helen Zille's knowledge of Khayelitsha during a visit, igniting debate about the parties' respective records and the state of South Africa.
The Deputy President of the African National Congress, Paul Mashatile , questioned if Democratic Alliance's Federal Chairperson, Helen Zille , even knew where Khayelitsha was during his visit to the area on January 7, 2025. Mashatile, along with other senior ANC members, was in Khayelitsha to prepare for the party's 113th birthday celebrations. This statement sparked controversy as Mashatile remarked on Zille's unhappiness with his comments, questioning when she last visited Khayelitsha .
The Deputy President's remarks drew criticism from South Africans who accused the ANC of neglecting the rest of the country and failing to address its shortcomings.
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