That’s because the ruling party in town as part of the 2016 Local Government Elections Manifesto.
All top Six members, including President JG Zuma, have been criss-crossing the Eastern Cape Province, urging public to attend the Manifesto launch at the World Cup stadium Nelson Mandela Bay on Saturday, from 8am.
During the course of the week‚ leaders‚ members and supporters of the organisation will be in engagement with the people of the province‚ mobilising them to attend the manifesto rally during which the ANC will outline its vision‚ derived from ongoing consultations with our people‚ for the new term of governance‚” spokesperson Zizi Kodwa said.
They could experience an angry reception in some areas‚ after residents took advantage of the presence ANC bigwigs in their area to express their frustration with the lack of development by barricading roads with burning tyres on Wednesday morning near KwaZakhele.
The residents were protesting against the lack of housing and demanded the removal of ward 19 councillor Thanduxolo Jacobs saying they had lost confidence in his leadership.
The protesters claim their informal settlement had been earmarked for housing development but that hasn’t happened.
The residents said they wanted to express their frustration ahead of the ANC manifesto launch.
“We want their attention. It must be clear that there are people who are unhappy before they even hold their manifesto rally‚” said one resident Michael Mavukela.
He demanded that senior party and government leaders come and address protesters.
Despite the negativity prevailing within the movement, Pres Zuma is upbeat and remains unshaken.
