THE ANC in the North West said that reports of party member joining other political parties will not deter its charge towards retaining municipalities after August 3 local government elections.

This follows claims that the DA was welcoming about 100 former ANC members, including an outgoing ANC councillor in Delareyville.

Provincial ANC spokesperson, Kgantsi Diale said those who leave are not loyal members of the ANC.

“The ANC is ready for upcoming local government. We have done our ground work and believe our people will vote for the party. ANC is the only movement that represents the needs of the masses.

“Those who defected to other political parties are disgruntled. They came to ANC because of seats. We cannot tolerate them because people tend to leave after they were not included in councillors’ candidate lists. We know they will come back to the party afterwards,” Kgantsi said.

He also urged the ANC members to have tolerance towards each other. Kgantsi said that political assassinations will not be tolerated within the ANC.

“ANC is a movement that condemns anarchy. We urge our members to accept ANC decisions. They need to have tolerance and adhere to the party’s policies. We will continue to meet with our members regarding the councillors’ candidate list.

“Those who were not elected by the masses will be urged to sign a resignation letters before elections. This will happen before local government elections. On August 4, we will then submit the resignation letters for by-elections,” he said.

DA provincial leader, Joe McGluwa said they welcomed 100 former ANC members. He said ANC councillor, Gert Dikomela was part of those who defected from ANC.

“Dikomela was a chairperson of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee in Tswaing local municipality. People can no longer ignore the ANC’s corruption, disrespect for the constitution, and mismanagement of public funds and lack of commitment to serve the people of this province. More South Africans join the DA to bring about an end to corruption. They see that we deliver better services and create jobs,” McGluwa said.

-TDN

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