Rigorous vetting for hopeful mayors

ANC Electoral Committee Chairperson, Kgalema Motlanthe, has announced that the party's mayoral candidates will now be put under an extensive vetting process to rid the party of unethical leaders.

- SIYABONGA SITHOLE

Motlanthe, who briefed members of the media on the candidate selection process for the 2026 local government elections yesterday, said mayoral candidates for metros and cities will be handled through the National Official Office Bearers.

The briefing, which took place at the party's headquarters in Johannesburg, also outlined the lifestyle audits and clear eligibility criteria as part of the party's commitment to strong, diverse, and capable candidates.

Motlanthe said that for this to succeed, candidates must have the right skills, experience, and integrity required to serve communities effectively.

"Mayoral candidates for cities and metros shall be handled by the national officials.

"This is to ensure that they select people who bring expertise and the requisite qualifications to occupy those positions," he said.