Ramaphosa: Young candidates 'will fix our mistakes'
The African National Congress (ANC) is set to launch the party's election manifesto in Pretoria on Monday ahead of the local government elections.
On Sunday night in Johannesburg, party president Cyril Ramaphosa outlined what they're promising.
He first introduced some of the ANC councillor candidates, saying the youngest is 20-years-old.
"It is these candidates, once elected, who will be our builders, to correct the mistakes of the past, and, working together with national and provincial government, to build strong municipalities that involve and serve all residents."
Ramaphosa says there were challenges in the candidate process.
"There were several disputes about the process, allegations of undue interference, and isolated acts of violence and intimidation.
"We deeply regret these instances. They do not represent the ANC candidate selection process, which, for the most part, was democratic, inclusive, free and fair."
He says what the party has been through has demonstrated that they need to do more.
"Our structures have been very firm, removing those with criminal records from our candidate lists and seeking to place capability above popularity.
"In our 54th conference, we did say that when we next select people that should represent our people, we should elect and select people who are capable, people who distinguish themselves by what they can do."
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