South Africa

S.A Political Analyst Says National Unity Efforts Failing to Reach Local Government Level

today27 September, 2024

Background
 

S.A Political analyst Daniel Silke says the good spirit of the government of national unity cooperation being forged at the national level is not filtering down to the local level. The ANC, EFF, and ActionSA succeeded in their mission to remove Tshwane mayor DA’s Cilliers Brink in a vote of no-confidence yesterday. Silke says Brink’s removal is a disappointment which reflects more on internal ANC disunity:

 

Meanwhile, ActionSA has welcomed the removal of Brink, calling it the end of the DA’s failed eight-year leadership in the capital city. ActionSA’s provincial chairperson, Funzi Ngobeni plans to support the election of a new mayor who will prioritize improving services for all residents:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen