The ANC’s preparations for the local government elections have been clouded by a battle with the Electoral Commission over its candidate lists. The party has been fighting to have its candidates
accepted, raising questions about its internal processes and readiness for an election in which every municipality and ward will be closely contested. At the same time, the ANC has chosen to localise its election manifesto, tailoring its promises to the particular challenges facing different municipalities and metros. So, why was this approach necessary, what is the party’s strategy for the metros, and can a
more locally focused manifesto help it reconnect with voters? We’re joined by the ANC to unpack the candidate-list battle, its manifesto and its broader strategy going into the local government elections. 

The ANC&rsquo;s preparations for the local government elections have&nbsp;been clouded by a battle with the Electoral Commission over its&nbsp;candidate lists. The party has been fighting to have its candidates accepted, raising questions about its internal processes and&nbsp;readiness for an election in which every municipality and ward will&nbsp;be closely contested.&nbsp;At the same time, the ANC has chosen to localise its election&nbsp;manifesto, tailoring its promises to the particular challenges facing&nbsp;different municipalities and metros. So, why was this approach&nbsp;necessary, what is the party&rsquo;s strategy for the metros, and can a more locally focused manifesto help it reconnect with voters? We&rsquo;re&nbsp;joined by the ANC to unpack the candidate-list battle, its manifesto&nbsp;and its broader strategy going into the local government elections.&nbsp;

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

ANC Candidate-List Battle: Election Readiness, Localised Manifesto  and the Fight for the Metros ( ANC Deputy Secretary-General Cde Nomvula Mokonyane )