The ANC took its election campaign to Tembisa on March 8 and addressed scores of community members at a public meeting.
The meeting was also attended by Ekurhuleni head of elections Jongizizwe Dlabathi, ANC Ekurhuleni chairperson Mzwandile Masina, regional secretary Thembinkosi Nciza, the regional treasurer and members of the regional executive committee (REC) and the provincial executive committee (PEC).
Thabang Mashiyane, the communications officer in Dlabathi’s office, said Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi led the Tembisa campaign.
Lesufi said the ANC had listened to the community and was committed to making changes.
“This ANC election manifesto, in which the community and various sectors of society were engaged, clearly stipulates what the ANC intends to do after being elected into power on May 8 this year.
“Lesufi shared some of the ANC’s commitments with the residents,” said Mashiyane.
He said Lesufi told the community that the ANC wants to begin by creating sustainable jobs for all, especially the youth.
“As a result, the ANC has taken a decision that all entry-level vacancies in government institutions will not require work experience in all positions, so that our people may have access to jobs. These jobs include cleaning, receptionist and many other entry-level vacancies.
“Lesufi also issued a stern warning against government officials and politicians who only employ their families and friends, saying that must end.
“ Everyone must now be in the queue and apply like everybody else when seeking employment, and the priority should first be given to local people,” said Mashiyane.
“The ANC is the only political organisation that is capable of running the country. The ANC is committed to ensuring that all citizens receive quality health care despite their material conditions. As a result, the ANC will be introducing one medical aid through the National Health Insurance (NHI) for all South Africans so that we all can have equal access to health services. This means South Africans will have access to both private and public hospitals and no one will ask you to pay.
“We’ve heard you – most people want houses. The ANC has the solution. There will now be a biometric system that will check that anyone who registers for a house is the rightful owner of the house. We are tired of building houses that are occupied by people who are not eligible for them. We are dealing with them now and only the rightful owners will get their houses,” Lesufi said.
He said the ANC government promises to continue with the distribution of serviced stands on which the people will be able build houses for themselves and their families. The serviced stands will have electricity connectivity and a proper sewerage system.
“We are also the first political party to acknowledge that the scourge of drugs and substance abuse, nyaope, is rife in our communities, but we must confront the situate head on. These continue to make our communities unsafe,” Lesufi told the crowd.
Lesufi told ANC supporters and members of the community that the party is committed to fighting maladministration and corruption.
