Picture: The newly-elected ANCYL in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati region/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
1 April 2026 – The newly-elected ANCYL regional leadership in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati region said the 6th ANCYL Regional Congress outlined guidance on the significance of strengthening and building capacity amongst youth by emphasising the importance of political education and academic excellence. The structure said inclusion of youth in all corridors of developments is the answer towards a total transformation of society.
ANCYL regional secretary, Kagiso Kgabo said they have declared a war on the triple challenges such as unemployment, poverty and inequality. Kgabo said a fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) must continue and each young person be an ‘agent of change’.
“They must be prepared to stand against all odds, fight drug abuse, crime and discrimination that are institutionalized due to cliques.
“We also recommend that the ANC renewal project be led by extraordinary individuals with moral ethics and inspiration to our communities. Therefore, we endorse the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong as a potential candidate to serve the ANC in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati region as regional chairperson,” he said.
Kgabo further said they also endorse Tshidi Moreane for regional secretary position. He added that additional members should be him, Thabo Ngono and Lebogang Medupe.
“The name of Lazarus Mokgosi should be supported for the position of ANC provincial chair to avoid two centred of power, which derails the implementation of our manifesto and progression of service delivery.
“We call on Mokgosi to be supported in the quest of uniting the province. The congress further reflected on the Mocha-Palong programme as a critical intervention of the ANCYL
aimed ensuring the meaningful placement of young people in positions of responsibility within government and local municipalities,” said Kgabo.
He said while acknowledging that the programme has experienced its own shortcomings and challenges in implementation, they reaffirm that Mocha-Palong remains a strategic and necessary initiative in advancing generational missions.
“It must not be reduced to a vehicle for patronage or self-enrichment, but rather be strengthened to produce disciplined, capable and ideologically grounded cadres of the movement.
“These young cadres must possess both the capacity and revolutionary consciousness to lead with integrity, drive service delivery, and fundamentally improve the living conditions of our communities,” said Kgabo.
He said the ANCYL therefore commits to ensuring that the programme is sophisticated, monitored and aligned with the core values of the movement. Kgabo said this will ensure that it truly serves the people and not narrow interests for individuals.
“ANCYL declares support for all young people to contribute to local government with maximum requirements necessary. We believe that the upcoming Local Government Election outcomes in the region will reflect the inclusion of youth in all municipalities.
“We want capable and qualified young people to form partof municipal Troika in three municipalities out of 5. We are calling for an integrated path. Young people are a better solution to our existing societal problems,” he said.
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