ANC blames ActionSA for declining electoral support in Gauteng townships
The party, which did not win an outright majority in the province’s three metros during the last local government elections, suffered yet another blow, this time falling behind the DA.
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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula. Photo: Simphiwe Nkosi
Simphiwe Nkosi
The African National Congress (ANC) has blamed ActionSA for its declining electoral support in Gauteng townships.
The party, which did not win an outright majority in the province’s three metros during the last local government elections, suffered yet another blow, this time falling behind the Democratic Alliance (DA).
ActionSA, on the other hand, saw a significant uptick in both suburbia and townships, placing it firmly in the heart of possible coalition talks across Gauteng.
The ANC, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) are among parties that briefed the media on Saturday as the numbers on the board point to several hung municipalities, which will see the formation of more coalition governments.
Although not down and out, the ANC is now just another party that needs to secure representation and political positions through coalitions.
Dissecting why ActionSA performed well during these local government elections, ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula pointed to the performance of outgoing Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya.
Mbalula went on to defend his party, pointing to the many positions his comrades hold, including some in the Tshwane Metro, but do not receive half the praise.
The secretary general did, however, praise ActionSA’s campaign trail.
He also took swings at his own party’s management of the City of Johannesburg, detailing how ANC volunteers had to jump over sewerage to conduct door-to-door campaigns, raising the question of how things will change if voted for again.
The announcement of the results is expected at 6pm on Sunday.