Irrespective of who wins the local government elections in Matatiele’s ward 10, an Eastern Cape family will emerge victorious, as any of its four 'sons' is set to take over the ward. LGE2021
The rural district of Matatiele is host to one of the most interesting races in South Africa's local government elections.Irrespective of who wins the local government elections in Matatiele’s ward 10, an Eastern Cape family will emerge victorious, as any of its four “sons” is set to take over the ward.
The foursome — two blood brothers and the other two their cousins — represented different political parties in a ward currently led by the ANC.Loyiso Ntabeni, 50, born and bred in Magadla administrative area in Caba, was carrying the hopes of the EFF, while his younger brother, Luyolo Ntabeni, was determined to see the African Independent Congress flag flying high.
He said frustrated youth, affected by the high unemployment rate, had resorted to crime as well as drug and alcohol abuse. “They are just sitting idle at home. All they think of is getting money to buy drugs and alcohol. They end up robbing the elderly,” said Loyiso, adding that there were no sports facilities to keep the youth busy.Lack of water and RDP houses were also some of the challenges facing the community.“If there is healthy competition, there will be progress.
He promised that all the challenges — including unemployment, housing, roads, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy — faced by ward 10 would be addressed. This article was first published prior to voting in the 2021 local government elections.
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