By Thapelo Molefe
ActionSA has announced former MK party Mpumalanga convenor Mary Phadi as its mayoral candidate for the Nkangala District Municipality, positioning her at the forefront of the party’s campaign in Mpumalanga ahead of the upcoming local government elections.
The announcement was made during a political engagement held in eNkangala on Saturday, where the party also welcomed new members from various political formations as part of its efforts to grow its presence across Mpumalanga.
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Phadi, the former organiser of the MK Party in Mpumalanga, was described by Action SA as a grounded organiser with a strong record in community activism, used her address to paint a bleak picture of governance in the district, saying residents are facing ongoing service delivery failures.
“Nkangala is in crisis,” Phadi said.
“Residents open their taps, and nothing comes out. Roads are collapsing.
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