‘Apartheid still exists’ in Western Cape, Ramaphosa says as ANC eyes election victory

President Cyril Ramaphosa has claimed that the legacy of apartheid remains deeply entrenched in the Western Cape, citing stark disparities in housing, infrastructure, and service delivery as evidence of the province’s ongoing inequality.

Ramaphosa said stark disparities in housing, infrastructure and service delivery in the Western Cape remain evident.

During his campaign trail in the province, the ANC leader urged supporters to turn out in large numbers for the upcoming local government elections, arguing that the current provincial government has failed to address the needs of all residents equally. He emphasized that the ANC is committed to correcting these systemic issues and improving the lives of those living in underserved communities.