Ramaphosa to unveil ANC's action plan to fix local government

JOHANNESBURG - African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to unveil the party’s action plan aimed at turning around local government and service delivery.

Ramaphosa is presenting the action plan to the party’s national executive committee (NEC) in Boksburg on Sunday. The plan will set out the specific roles for ANC councillors in municipalities countrywide.

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The NEC is currently meeting at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg to assess the state of local government.

Ramaphosa has admitted that many of the problems in local government stem from politicaland administrative leaders who lack the skills needed to improve service delivery.

To address this, Ramaphosa said the ANC has drawn up an action plan that will compile existing strategies and solutions to the challenges faced by municipalities.

He added that the action will prioritise the improvement of service delivery and the maintenance of essential municipal infrastructure.

“The ANC will measure the success of the Action Plan by the clear and visible improvements shown in every municipality and in whether we succeed in regaining people’s trust,” he said.

Ramaphosa said the ANC NEC will discuss and adopt the action plan this afternoon. The plan will be presented to all ANC councillors nationwide on Monday, who will convene in Johannesburg for a roll call.