‘Next week we are going to remove you’: Mbalula hits back at disgruntled councillors
'We will do it at our own time, at the time of the African National Congress, and that is what you must understand,' says Mbalula.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula addressed a gathering to mark the 82nd anniversary of the African National Congress Youth League, expressing his stance on councillors who have decided to run as independents in the upcoming local government elections. "Some of our councillors are misbehaving – they have decided to become independents," Mbalula stated.
"I have seen them, but they are our councillors; they are left with a month, so next week we are going to remove you, so you will not get your monthly salary for the last time."
Mbalula emphasized that only a handful of councillors can occupy public positions, stating, "You cannot have 100 councillors; one person will be a mayor." He highlighted the ANC's thorough selection process for councillor candidates, praising those who have excelled in their roles. The party will not be compelled to announce its final choices for mayoral candidates in various municipalities, Mbalula assured the youth league.
He urged them to campaign vigorously for the ANC during the election campaign, which he described as a time of intense competition and the need for decisive victory.
Mbalula affirmed the ANC's determination to proceed with its court challenge against the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) regarding the submission of its councillor candidate list. Despite the deadline for submitting the list having passed, the ANC maintains its position that it has fulfilled its obligations and is merely seeking clarification on the implications of its submission.
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