Pandor says young people in the ANC should lead Joburg… but also likes Frank Chikane
Pandor says Frank Chikane will not steal from the people of Johannesburg.
ANC veteran Naledi Pandor has expressed her belief that a young person should be the ANC's mayoral candidate for Johannesburg. This comes as the party is expected to announce its mayoral candidate soon, with current deputy mayor Loyiso Masuku, veteran Frank Chikane, and former MP Jabu Moleketi among the frontrunners. Pandor, speaking on Mbuyiseni Ndlozi's podcast, African Renaissance, said she wants young people to have a chance to lead the party.
She also supports Chikane due to his clean record and integrity. Pandor stated that Chikane is familiar with Johannesburg and has no negative history. However, Chikane had previously expressed reservations about becoming the party's mayoral candidate. Pandor is ready to campaign for the party if called upon, but she is not interested in running for the mayoral position in Tshwane due to a recent robbery at her home.
The ANC's secretary-general, Fikile Mbalula, mentioned that the party will launch its manifesto on August 15 and will finalize its candidate selection process. The party aims to proceed without a mayoral candidate but will choose one after the elections, emphasizing their proven track record.
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