Party has mounted a powerful campaign, president tells Ivory Park residents
Cyril Ramaphosa addresses ANC supporters ahead of the 2021 local government elections. Picture: SUNDAY TIMES/THAPELO MOREBUDI
Speaking after addressing a small crowd that had gathered for a community meeting at the Kopanong Sports Ground in Ivory Park‚ Gauteng, Ramaphosa said that the ANC is “fully and completely” ready for the elections. “I feel very encouraged that our people have responded this way. It is very humbling to see the level of support‚ despite the challenges and the problems that we have gone through in the last five years‚ particularly at local government level.”
Addressing the Ivory Park community members‚ Ramaphosa — flanked by NEC member Zizi Kodwa‚ Gauteng premier David Makhura and newly elected Johannesburg mayor Mpho Moerane — said that he is aware that the community is plagued by many service delivery problems including that regarding old sewerage pipes‚ housing‚ ageing infrastructure and roads as well as electricity.
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