ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Diepsloot’s Riverside View area for a door-to-door campaign engagement, where residents gathered to voice pressing community concerns ahead of the upcoming elections.
Local residents expressed strong expectations for the visit, emphasizing urgent infrastructure needs. A community member interviewed during the event highlighted three critical gaps: the absence of a nearby school forcing children to travel for education, the lack of a local clinic requiring elderly and sick residents to take taxis to access healthcare, and insufficient recreational facilities for youth. The resident also affirmed their intention to vote, underscoring the importance of civic participation.
While historical challenges in Diepsloot have included high crime rates and community calls for increased police visibility or SANDF deployment, residents spoken to during this visit prioritized service delivery issues over security concerns. The focus remained firmly on foundational infrastructure—schools, clinics, and youth spaces—as immediate priorities for improving quality of life.
Ramaphosa’s convoy arrived amid a crowd of residents going about daily activities, with young people visible in the streets. Following brief engagements with local leaders, the ANC President proceeded with door-to-door interactions to hear directly from households about their challenges. The visit was scheduled to conclude with a podium address to community members.
Additional resident feedback included ongoing waits for RDP housing allocations, further illustrating the spectrum of service delivery expectations in the area. The campaign stop forms part of broader ANC outreach efforts as voter registration and election preparations advance.
