'The once mighty ANC has just surrendered the capital city without even putting up a fight. This is the beginning of the end,' said Mpofu.
Former EFF chairperson Dali Mpofu has mocked the ANC for giving up the city of Tshwane “without a fight”.
The DA regained control of the city uncontested on Tuesday when the ruling party failed to field candidates.Leading up to the council meeting, the ANC had indicated it was going to nominate Frans Boshielo to contest against Williams. However, former ANC chief whip Aaron Maluleke told the sitting the ANC would not be participating further in the election of office-bearers.
After the results, ANC Tshwane chairperson Kgosi Maepa said the party took a conscious decision not to contest, citing other parties were going to “gang up” against the ANC.“The once mighty ANC has just surrendered the capital city without even putting up a fight. This is the beginning of the end,” said Mpofu.
The once mighty ANC has just surrendered the capital city without even putting up a fight….This IS the beginning of the end!
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