ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on councillors to take inspiration from municipalities that are governed by the Democratic Alliance (DA). Speaking at the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, Ramaphosa urged councillors to emulate the successes of DA-led municipalities in order to improve service delivery and promote good governance.
Ramaphosa highlighted that DA-led municipalities have a proven track record of delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. He commended the DA for their focus on service delivery and urged ANC councillors to learn from their approach.
The President also acknowledged the challenges that municipalities across the country are facing, including poor service delivery, financial mismanagement and corruption. He stressed that these issues cannot be ignored and that councillors have a responsibility to address them in order to improve the lives of citizens.
The DA has consistently been praised for their management of municipalities, with the most recent example being the City of Cape Town receiving the highest audit outcomes in the country for the fourth consecutive year. This is a clear indication of the DA’s commitment to good governance and financial accountability.
Ramaphosa reminded ANC councillors that they have a responsibility to serve the people and not their own interests. He urged them to put the needs of the community first and to always act with integrity and accountability.
“The success of municipalities is not measured by how much money is spent, but by the impact it has on the lives of citizens. We need to focus on delivering services that will improve the lives of our people,” Ramaphosa said.
He also emphasized the importance of working together with opposition parties in order to deliver services to all communities, regardless of political affiliation. “We must put the interests of the people above our own political differences. It is time to put aside party politics and work together for the betterment of our communities,” he added.
Ramaphosa’s call for ANC councillors to emulate DA-led municipalities comes at a critical time when the country is facing numerous challenges, including a struggling economy and high unemployment rates. It is imperative that all councillors, regardless of their political affiliations, work towards improving the lives of South Africans.
The DA has welcomed Ramaphosa’s comments and has reiterated their commitment to continue delivering quality services to all communities under their governance. They have also extended a hand to the ANC, offering to share their successful strategies and work together towards achieving a better South Africa for all.
In conclusion, President Ramaphosa’s call for ANC councillors to emulate municipalities governed by the DA is a step in the right direction towards improving service delivery and promoting good governance. It is time for all councillors to put their political differences aside and work towards a common goal – to improve the lives of South Africans. Let us all take inspiration from the DA’s successes and strive towards building a better future for our country.
