Ramaphosa warns ANC councillors, mayors: underperformers will be removed

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that ANC councillors and mayors who fail to serve communities or misuse public funds will be removed from their positions, saying the party wants ethical, capable and accountable leaders in local government.

Addressing supporters at the ANC’s final rally ahead of elections at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, the president emphasised that the party is committed to ensuring that those elected to serve the public do so with integrity.

We will not seek to explain away the frustration of our people. Public representatives who do not fulfil their agreed responsibilities will be removed.

Ramaphosa also defended the ANC’s record in government, pointing to the end of load-shedding as an example of what the party could achieve.

A few months ago, there was load-shedding all over. It was an ANC-led government that made sure that we bring an end to it.

The president concluded his address by calling on party members to focus on the final push to secure votes in the upcoming elections.

In the end, comrades, we must now all get involved in the final push. The final push is to make sure we vote.