Delay in naming mayoral candidates to boost campaign: Mbalula
The ANC has decided to delay naming mayoral candidates until September.
The African National Congress (ANC) has announced it will delay naming mayoral candidates until September, in a move aimed at keeping attention on the party rather than individual candidates. This decision comes as the party prepares to launch its local government election manifesto in Diepsloot, Gauteng, on Sunday. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula stated that announcing candidates now could lead to internal competition and detract from the campaign leading up to the 4 November local government elections.
The final mayoral candidates will be determined by ANC leadership and voters, but Mbalula cautioned that an ANC victory is not assured. Mbalula emphasized the importance of focusing on the party's campaign, asserting that it is traversing new terrain in naming mayoral candidates, as they have not done so prior to each election. The ANC has reportedly completed an extensive candidate selection process involving party structures and community input, and is now ready to present the leaders they believe are capable, ethical, and committed to serving communities across South Africa.
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