MPUMALANGA — The African People’s Convention (APC) has intensified its election campaign in Mpumalanga, with party leadership conducting extensive door-to-door visits in rural communities to secure voter support ahead of the November 4 Local Government Elections.
APC President Themba Godi led the canvassing efforts in Chochocho village, situated just outside Hazyview. Engaging directly with residents, Godi urged eligible citizens to participate in the democratic process, emphasizing the “power of the people” to shape their own destiny. He stressed that the electorate’s level of awareness must align with their core interests to effect meaningful change at the grassroots level.
During the visits, local residents took the opportunity to raise pressing community grievances with the party leader. Several voters expressed deep frustration and voter fatigue, citing severe service delivery failures in the area. Community members highlighted a lack of access to clean water and deteriorating road infrastructure, noting that local routes become completely impassable during rainfall. Many expressed a strong reluctance to vote, feeling that previous elections have yielded no tangible improvements in their daily lives.
Acknowledging the widespread despondency, Godi noted that many citizens feel unheard and see no meaningful progress in their communities. However, he positioned the APC as a viable alternative, stating that the party’s current momentum is being carried forward by the strict integrity of its candidates.
Critiquing the broader political trajectory of the country since 1994, Godi warned that the current developmental path is unsustainable and leads to a “dead end,” urging a necessary shift in social development strategies.
As the final stretch of the local government elections approaches, the APC is banking on its message of integrity and grassroots empowerment to dethrone the ruling party in the region and convince disillusioned voters to head to the polls to make a difference.
