SEDIBENG.- The Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s National Organiser, Patrick Sindane, has said that his party welcomes the outcome of the recent 2026 Local Government Elections (LGE) where Mayibuye won a seat in the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM).

 Sindane said that the journey was not an easy one as some of their candidates and volunteers had to campaign without posters, pamphlets, T-shirts and many of the resources that traditionally accompany an election campaign.

We must recognise that this victory was collective

“They chose the movement over personal comfort, convenience and recognition. They continued knocking on doors, engaging communities, mobilising voters and defending the ideals of Afrika Mayibuye Movement. That commitment deserves more than applause; it deserves our deepest respect. We must recognise that this victory was collective, Sindane explained.

He added that the one seat secured by his party is welcomed with humility, pride and a profound sense of responsibility.

The single seat will not be treated as a trophy, but as an instrument of struggle.

“We did not enter these elections with seats to defend. We entered with a vision to build, a movement to grow and communities whose struggles needed a political home.”

Sindane further reasoned that the single seat will not be treated as a trophy, but as an instrument of struggle.

“It will be used to wage a strong, principled and uncompromising fight inside the municipal council, ensuring that the voices and demands of our communities are heard and placed firmly on the municipal agenda. Our representation must translate into tangible political pressure, accountability and meaningful interventions.”

Furthermore, Sindane acknowledged that the ELM will be governed through a coalition arrangement.

“Afrika Mayibuye Movement will therefore engage in coalition negotiations with the clear intention of securing participation in government as well. We believe that political negotiations must be guided by the interests of the people, not positions for personal gain. Our participation in any governing arrangement will be informed by the need to guarantee stability, accountability, good governance and improved service delivery.  We will engage constructively, but we will never abandon the principles and aspirations that brought us into this political contest. We are entering a new chapter.”