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The Democratic Alliance in North West can confirm that poor performing failing ANC politicians will again be rewarded with positions in Parliament and the Provincial Legislature, despite failing communities across the province.

The latest list with top ranking positions for the coming elections, indicates that there is no urgency from the failing ANC to bring much-needed change or to act against corrupt and failing ANC members.

Former Premier Supra Mahumapelo ranks 13th on the national list putting him in a favorable position to take a seat in the National Assembly. He will continue his political career in a well-paid job, despite the fact that he collapsed the North West.

Mahumapelo and his cabal responsible for various provincial departments being put under administration. He will always be remembered for:

Affiliation with the Guptas
The serious allegations of kickbacks and rewards for tenders and contracts received by the Premier.
Erecting statues with money that could have been utilised for the speedy delivery of services
His close relationship with Jacob Zuma
A budget of a Premier whose son received an R1.1-million bursary while thousands in this province suffer without proper education or jobs.
Mahumapelo’s clinging to power has resulted in strikes in the province severely affecting businesses, teaching time and the safety of all communities.
Healthcare at most hospitals and clinics has come to a complete standstill
The North West taking the top spot on the unemployment chart.
Other failing ANC members who are again in line for parliamentary and legislature positions that in the first place should never be on the failing ANC list include, Manketsi Tlhape, Sello Lehari, Job Mokgoro, Suzan Dantjie, Barei Segotso, Mahlakeng Mahlakeng, Madoda Sambata, Desbo Mohono, Fenny Gaolalwe, Hoffman Galeng and Maetu Kgaile.

These lists and candidates shows that the failing ANC cannot be trusted with building the North West. The ANC comes first, while the people continue to suffer.

The failing ANC has been given too many second chances. The power to change the future of the North West lies in the hands of the people. The time is now to bring real change that builds One South Africa for All.

Issued by The DA