President Cyril Ramaphosa committed to addressing the scourge of joblessness in the country.
“Our local government structures, in the main, have sought to deliver to our people, but, in the course of doing so, have made some errors, and our people are well accepting of this,” said Ramaphosa.
He said the selection process of candidates was rigorous and focused on individuals who represent the aspirations of the communities they live in. He added that the inclusion of young people as PR candidates and ward councillors would give service delivery at the community level a much-needed boost.“These young candidates will bring greater energy and innovation to local government, as the third tier of the structure of our broader government.
“Our young candidates will be joining hands with an experienced core of older councillors, enabling us to build on the gains we have made. They will learn from our mistakes, for we have made mistakes,” said Ramaphosa. Political parties and independent candidates have hit the ground running with campaigns ahead of the local government elections on November 1.
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