The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) has called for decisive action against party leaders and ministers who failed to campaign during the recent elections. ANCYL President Collen Malatji stated that the ANC must take responsibility for its poor performance in the elections. He emphasized that all top ANC leaders must account for the party's losses. The ANCYL is demanding that leaders who did not participate in the election campaign be held accountable.
Malatji expressed concern that the ANC's decline in support is not a recent issue, but rather a long-standing problem that started before 2007. He believes that the party needs fresh perspectives and new approaches to address the country's challenges. The ANCYL president pointed out that young people are frustrated with the lack of progress in addressing issues such as unemployment, crime, and poor service delivery.
The ANC's poor performance in the elections has been attributed to a disconnection from the people. Malatji stated that the party's leadership must be held accountable for the losses. He also criticized former President Thabo Mbeki for his recent comments that President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership has not yielded any positive results. Mbeki expressed disappointment with the current state of the country under Ramaphosa's leadership.
Mbeki, who served as ANC president from 1997 to 2007, stated that there has been no significant improvement in the country since Ramaphosa took over as president in 2018. He pointed out that the economy is struggling, unemployment is high, and crime and violence are on the rise. Malatji responded that Mbeki should have raised these concerns within the party rather than publicly.
The ANCYL has also criticized Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, for his comments on Ramaphosa's leadership. Malatji suggested that Malema should focus on addressing the challenges within his own party rather than criticizing the ANC. The ANCYL will be approaching the Electoral Court to address concerns over the election process.
The ANCYL will be lodging a complaint with the Electoral Court regarding issues with the counting of votes in several areas. Malatji emphasized that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) must be held accountable for the problems that arose during the election process. The ANCYL is determined to ensure that the party's leaders are held accountable for their actions.
The ANC's poor performance in the elections has raised concerns about the party's future. The ANCYL's demands for action from party leaders reflect a growing desire for change within the organization. The party's leadership must address the concerns of its members and supporters to prevent further losses.
Key points
- The ANC Youth League wants leaders who did not campaign to be held accountable for the party's poor performance in the elections.
- Former President Thabo Mbeki has criticized President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership, stating that there has been no significant improvement in the country.
- The ANCYL will be approaching the Electoral Court to address concerns over the election process.
