RISE Mzansi says Gauteng is up for grabs, with older parties failing the province's people
The new kid in the political block is delivering its Gauteng plan to outline how it will create a safe and prosperous province, in an attempt to sway voters in its favour for the upcoming elections.
RISE Mzansi supporters at the Beyers Naude Square in Johannesburg for the party’s Gauteng plan on 15 April 2024. Picture: Thabiso Goba/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - RISE Mzansi says old political parties have failed the people of Gauteng, believing the province is up for grabs in the upcoming elections.
The new kid in the political block is delivering its Gauteng plan to outline how it will create a safe and prosperous province.
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Gauteng has been considered by analysts as one of the swing provinces, with the African National Congress (ANC) having won it with a slim 50.19% majority.
Hundreds of RISE Mzansi supporters have braved the cold at the Beyers Naude Square for the party’s Gauteng plan.
Spokesperson Mabine Seabe said it was not only residents who lost confidence in Gauteng, but also investors.
He says the party’s Gauteng premier candidate, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, brings a wealth of business knowledge in how to turn the fortunes of the country’s economic hub.
“The plan that will be presented by out Gauteng premier candidate Vuyiswa Ramokgopa will be about safety,” he said.
“Safety is important not just at a personal level, but also when it comes to the economy. People are not going to invest in a province that is unsafe.”
Seabe said the party was campaigning to be in government and not in opposition, as Gauteng needed new leaders.