‘Vote Them Out If They Are Corrupt’ – Ramaphosa On Upcoming Local Elections

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the electorate to reject corrupt leaders during the local government elections to demonstrate their intolerance for corruption, theft and mismanagement of funds meant to benefit the poor.

South African will vote for local government leaders on October 27.

Ramaphosa was speaking during Freedom Day celebrations at the Charlotte Maxeke Recreational Centre in Botshabelo, Free State.

“If those who claim to serve you are not doing so, vote them out,” said Ramaphosa.

“I call on you to decide who among the many candidates has the ability and the determination to work tirelessly on your behalf. I call on you to determine the future of your family and your community by putting your confidence in those parties that have the best policies and the will and the means to implement them. I call on you to demonstrate, with your vote, your intolerance for corruption, theft