ANC NEC Member Dr Dickson Masemola Leads Party Campaign in Umshwathi

Dr Dickson Masemola, a member of the African National Congress National Executive Committee, was today leading his party’s campaign in Umshwathi in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. He spent the day moving through the area with local leaders and supporters, speaking to residents and encouraging them to vote for the ANC in the upcoming local government elections.

The campaign focused on door-to-door visits and meetings with community members. People in ANC colours walked the streets, stopped at homes, and spoke about the party’s plans for local services and development. Photos from the day show Masemola and others in yellow and green attire as they engaged with residents in the Midlands area.

Masemola also serves as Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. He has been active in KwaZulu-Natal in recent days as the ANC steps up its work ahead of the polls. The local government elections are set for 4 November, and parties across the country are now in the final stretch of their campaigns.

Umshwathi is an important municipality for the ANC. The party currently governs the area and aims to keep its support there. Earlier in the process, there were challenges with the submission of some proportional representation candidate lists in a number of municipalities, including Umshwathi. The Constitutional Court later ruled that the affected ANC candidates should appear on the ballot papers so that the party can fully contest the elections.

The ANC faces strong competition in KwaZulu-Natal from other parties that are also campaigning hard for votes. Senior leaders have been visiting different parts of the province to meet voters, explain the party’s manifesto, and address local concerns. Masemola’s visit to Umshwathi forms part of this broader effort to stay connected with communities in the final days before voting.

Residents in Umshwathi and other areas will choose new municipal councils on 4 November. The election will decide who runs local services such as water, electricity, roads, and housing for the next five years. With just over a week left, all parties are intensifying their campaigns as they try to convince voters of their plans.

The ANC continues to mobilise its structures and supporters in the Midlands and across KwaZulu-Natal. Leaders say the focus remains on taking the party’s message directly to the people and encouraging a strong turnout on election day.

Source: https://x.com/ZANewsFlash/status/2114808089891193324

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