As South Africa prepares for the upcoming national and provincial elections, veteran African National Congress (ANC) member Tokyo Sexwale has voiced his concerns about the party’s integrity.
Sexwale believes that the ANC must stop allowing corrupt individuals to enter its ranks, stating that the party should not be a “back passage for rabid dogs to get into government.”
Political analysts have predicted a challenging election for the ANC, with some speculating that the party’s share of the vote could fall below 50% and possibly reach as low as 45%. This decline in support comes at a critical time for the ANC, prompting the need for introspection and renewal.
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Sexwale acknowledges that mistakes, wrongs, and even crimes have been committed within the ANC. He questions how the party plans to renew itself and prevent such maleficence from infiltrating its ranks.
Tokyo Sexwale emphasizes the importance of implementing proper checks, balances, and systems to ensure that corrupt individuals do not gain entry into the ANC.
According to Sexwale, the ANC has a responsibility to firmly shut the door on those who do not align with the party’s values. He suggests that the ANC should adopt a more stringent vetting process, akin to passing through the eye of a needle.
The current system, where anyone can join the ANC by paying a mere R24, leaves the party vulnerable to infiltration by individuals with ulterior motives.
Former President Thabo Mbeki has also expressed concerns about the ANC’s election campaign. Mbeki believes that the party’s focus should be on addressing the challenges faced by the citizens of South Africa.
While acknowledging the ANC’s past successes, he emphasizes the need to address the pressing issues of unemployment, hunger, and lack of access to basic necessities.
Mbeki has proposed that the ANC convene a national convention after the elections to tackle the country’s problems head-on. This convention would provide an opportunity for the ANC to engage with citizens, listen to their concerns, and develop effective strategies to address them.
Both Sexwale and Mbeki agree that the ANC must be transparent and honest with the people of South Africa. They urge the party not to deceive or lie to the electorate, but rather to promise real change and deliver on those promises.
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