Mmusi eyes out four metros
JOBURG – As the local government elections get closer the newly elected Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Leader, Mmusi Maimane has set his eyes on winning four metropolitan areas including Johannesburg.
In his maiden speech as a DA leader, at the DA congress in Port Elizabeth, Maimane said when they talk of a second transition, they refer to the process of political power shifting from one party to another peacefully through the ballot box. “Democrats, we can make historic gains in the local elections next year. We will retain the City of Cape Town. We can win power in Tshwane, our nation’s capital. We can even win power in Johannesburg, our country’s economic heartland and we can win power right here in Nelson Mandela Bay.”
Maimane stated that they will stand firm on their commitment to implement policies that redress the legacy of the past. “We will stay resolutely committed to a system of social security to protect people from extreme poverty. Where we govern, we will continue to deliver high-quality basic services such as water, electricity and sanitation,” he said.
Maimane said the DA will focus on education because too many children still receive an inferior education, and DA know that a good education is the foundation of a successful life. “And, above all, we will push for measures to grow our economy and create jobs,” he said.
In his closing remarks, Maimane said, “When we leave Port Elizabeth today, every step we take will be one step closer to the Union Buildings. We must and we will win power in our lifetime. We will be the next government of this beautiful country.”
