By OBAKENG MAJE
The African National Congress (ANC) said it welcomes the groundswell of support it has received from communities across the country over the last few weeks, culminating in the successful Siyanqoba Rally at FNB Stadium on 25 May 2024.
The ruling party said the Siyanqoba Rally, which was attended by more than 75,000 people and was viewed by many more across the country, was a colourful celebration of the achievements of the democracy.
The ANC national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said the support shows a strong vote of confidence in the ANC to continue to lead the transformation of the society. Bhengu-Motsiri said the ruling party extends thanks to everyone who came to the stadium to show their support and to all the ANC organisers and volunteers, who ensure the success of the event.
“The Siyanqoba Rally follows months of extensive engagement by ANC leaders, veterans and volunteers with communities across South Africa and with various formations and sectors of society and is a fulfilment of the injunction of “The People Shall Govern,” as advocated by the Freedom Charter.
“During these interactions, South Africans from all walks of life have shared their experiences of the last 30 years of democracy, and have spoken about their concerns, challenges and hopes,” she said.
Bhengu-Motsiri further said many of them recognise that the renewal of the ANC has made significant progress and that the organisation has done much to correct its shortcomings. She added that the people with whom they have interacted – and the thousands who attended the Siyanqoba Rally – have sent a clear message that they want to work with the ANC to improve their lives and to build their communities.
“Over the next two days, all ANC leaders, veterans and volunteers will be making a final push for a massive turnout of voters. They will be travelling the length and breadth of the country, calling on people to vote ANC and to spread the message of ‘Ramaphosa for President’.
“The ANC welcomes the conclusion of overseas voting and the start of special voting. It commends all South Africans who have already turned out to vote and thanks all of those who have chosen to vote for the ANC,” said Bhengu-Motsiri.
She said the ANC once again calls upon its members and supporters to exercise political tolerance, discipline and restraint during the elections.
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