Msimanga to launch manifesto in ‘capital held ransom by warring ANC factions’
A week after the announcement of the ruling party’s mayoral candidate led to violence in the city‚ the opposition party’s choice for the post will launch his “manifesto for change”.“At a time when the capital city is held ransom by warring African National Congress (ANC) factions‚ it is important that the people of Tshwane hear the Democratic Alliance’s vision for Tshwane‚” the latter’s Solly Msimanga said.“A vision that talks about change that creates jobs‚ stops corruption and delivers better services‚” added Msimanga‚ who will be joined by the part’s national leader Mmusi Maimane.Violence in the capital followed protests by ANC supporters loyal to incumbent Kgosientso Ramokgopa and his deputy Mapiti Matsena who were unhappy with the party’s imposition of Thoko Dididi as the party’s mayoral pick...
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