THE ANC announced its mayoral candidates for seven metros on Sunday following an extended special meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC).
In a statement, the ANC pointed out that it adopted a comprehensive selection process as part of its criteria in nominating mayoral candidates across the country.
The ANC said 600 mayoral candidates were interviewed for 206 metro, local and district councils, following a rigorous screening process conducted by 26 interview panels.
“The panel considered the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience as well as their understanding of social and economic drivers of local government,” the statement said.
“The panels consisted of ANC National Officials, members of the NEC, Alliance, Leagues and other ANC cadres, with experience in local government and development. The panels considered the candidates’ qualifications and relevant experience as well as their understanding of the social and economic drivers of local government.”
According to the ANC NEC statement, Mpho Moerane will contest the Joburg metro, while Eugene Johnson was nominated as the mayoral candidate for the Nelson Mandela Bay metro.
Mzwandile Masina will retain his Ekurhuleni mayoral post while Frans Boshielo will stand as the Tshwane mayoral candidate.
In eThekwini, Mxolisi Kaunda is the preferred candidate while Xola Phakati is expected to contest as the mayoral candidate for Buffalo City.
Mxolisi Siyonzana will contest the Mangaung metro.
The party has set up an engagement committee that will ventilate issues in hung municipalities.
The ANC added that its coalition discussions have concluded, as the Tuesday deadline for municipalities to elect mayors and local government executives.
- Inside Politics