Praising DA is sabotage to ANC - councillors reject Ramaphosa's applause of political foe

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Ward 135 councillor Phelelani Sindani criticised Ramaphosa’s praise of the DA as undermining the ANC, while Ward 68 councillor Msimelo Lobi supported the president’s view but noted that ANC municipalities struggle due to reliance on grants rather than revenue collection.

16 Sep English South Africa News

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