Ramaphosa campaigns in Mangaung, promises jobs through economic growth
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa told residents at a community meeting at Mapikela Open Space that economic growth is key to tackling unemployment. He also said the ANC is united, as the party campaigns before the 4 November local government elections.
Ramaphosa spoke on Saturday after a door-to-door campaign in Batho location. He said growth is key to improving people's living conditions and that the ANC will improve the economy to create more jobs.
Later he visited ward 51, Phase 7 in Bloemfontein. He said conditions in Mangaung have improved since his previous visit and that work to clean up the metro continues. He said provincial and municipal leaders have addressed residents' concerns.
Ramaphosa dismissed suggestions that internal problems are derailing the campaign. He said the ANC has resolved its candidate registration challenges.
"We are united as an organisation. Like any other organisation, there will always be issues that arise." Ramaphosa said.
Key facts
- Who
- Cyril Ramaphosa (ANC President); African National Congress (Political party campaigning ahead of the local government elections)
- What
- Speaking at a community meeting at Mapikela Open Space in Mangaung, Ramaphosa said economic growth is key to addressing unemployment and improving people's living conditions. It followed a door-to-door campaign in Batho location as part of the ANC's campaign trail ahead of the November 4 local government elections.
- When
- 24 October 2026
- Where
- Mangaung, Free State, Bloemfontein
- Status
- Reported