By Obakeng Maje

Potchefstroom-Democratic Alliance spokesperson Mmusi Maimane visited Tlokwe today and mobilised for the party ahead of 2014 National Elections.

“Today I spoke to residents in Tlokwe Municipality, at the Potchefstroom taxi rank. Their message to me was clear – they are tired of corruption and are ready for change. The DA has a plan to bring delivery, stability and clean governance to Tlokwe” Maimane said. 

He said DA will govern in the best interests of the residents of Tlokwe, not to get rich for themselves or to use public office for personal gain. 

“The residents of this municipality know that the DA delivers on its promises. When we took over this municipality for a short period in November last year, residents experienced DA delivery and DA transparency” said DA. 

He outlines that their mayor Annette Combrinck opened her door to residents, listened to their concerns and took action. “The DA began cleaning up the municipality and provided services to residents in their time of need” he said. 

Democratic Alliance said that ANC has since attempted to retain the municipality despite serious accusations of corruption against their Mayor. 

According to Mmusi Maimane,Tlokwe has chosen the DA and they plan to put the residents of this municipality first. 

“Instead of apologising to the people of Tlokwe for their failure to deliver, the ANC has attacked the people. Cabinet Ministers have come to Tlokwe shouting at ordinary residents for supporting the DA”. 

“They blame the people, but the fact is that it is the ANC that has failed to deliver services to the residents of Tlokwe – that is why they are now supporting the DA in Tlokwe” he said. 

Democratic Alliance said they look forward to being able to bring the DA difference to Tlokwe.

“A stable government that focuses on the people first and delivers services to all” Maimane concludes. 

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