NELSPRUIT – The chairman of the DA in Mpumalanga said he is ready to move on to a bigger place following the forthcoming general elections. Mr James Masango, currently one of two DA representatives in the Mpumalanga legislature, will head for parliament in Cape Town instead.
It was made official on Saturday when the DA released its party lists for the national and provincial elections. Masango’s name tops the list of Mpumalanga’s candidates possibly heading to parliament. He told Lowvelder he was ready to finish his career in a larger place.
“I was brought to Mpumalanga for a specific reason. I came here to make sure the government accounted for the promises it made to the people and I think I have done that job. I have worked hard and been visible.”
The leader of the DA in the province will remain Mr Anthony Benadie, who was named the party’s candidate for premier of Mpumalanga. He said the party was optimistic about its chances.
“We are confident that we will grow the party significantly during the coming elections.”
