ANC not allowing candidates without matric to stand as councillors
Some provincial secretaries have written to the party seeking waivers.
The African National Congress (ANC) has ruled out any candidates vying for councillor positions in the upcoming local government elections without a matric certificate. According to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula, only incumbents lacking matric can apply for a waiver through the electoral committee. Some provincial secretaries have petitioned the party to grant waivers for prospective councillors lacking matric.
The party is currently convening a special extended national executive committee meeting to finalize its candidate list. Mbalula emphasized that ward candidates, who have garnered community support and love, but lack matric, can apply for a waiver to the Electoral Commission.
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