The inclusion of younger councillors will bring greater energy and innovation to local government, says ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa.
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that the party’s youngest candidate in the upcoming local government elections is 20 years old.These include 4 937 PR candidates and 4 468 ward candidates who went through a robust democratic process as the ANC was determined to select the “most capable and committed” representatives.
Ramaphosa said the ANC sought candidates who enjoy the confidence of the people they are meant to serve. He acknowledged the ANC had made mistakes, but emphasised the young councillors would learn from these mistakes. The candidates for this year’s polls went through a rigorous selection process. “The selection process was not without any difficulties.He revealed that 46% of all ANC candidates are women confirming the ANC’s commitment to gender equality and achievement of non-sexist society.The president said the governing party has high expectations of candidates who will represent people’s aspirations.