Liberation doesn’t mean much to the youth: Magashule justifies ANC’s slump

As much as the ruling party – according to the results as of Friday afternoon when 90% of the votes had been counted – seemed assured of victory in the national polls and to retain the provinces that the party won in 2014, Magashule’s press briefing still highlighted deep divisions within the ruling party.

When asked if he believed that president Cyril Ramaphosa’s ascension to the presidential office boosted the party fortunes, Magashule said: “Its really not about one individual. South Africans place their trust in the ANC not certain individuals in the party.”“I have served under President Nelson Mandela, I have served under Thabo Mbeki, I have served under Jacob Zuma and now Ramaphosa was elected ANC president and I serve under whomever the party has chosen,” said Magashule.

He said the “unrelenting rain” that pelted the province during Wednesday’s polls was the major factor resulting in the ANC’s numbers in the province.

If they have reputable leaders why not? But with the likes of yourself there who can blame even the young ones when they recognize thieves and fraudsters. It's not as if you were trying to hide your deeds. U are well known.

No,Ace,this is about service delivery,nothing else.

There' no room for the youth in the ANC... you guys are overwhelming. lose few seats to youth and see what we are capable of.

And who's in charge of the education system? 👀

Is he implying that liberty doesn't suite us?

A critical issue for discussion playing itself out on the outcome of the 2019 elections for a decline in the numbers for MYANC was also partly the absence of a strong ANCYL which was once the voice and home of the youth to mobilise. Where were they in this election?

U can't teach a black child to 4get abt their past generations, they must knw

People will vote for them if they do what is expected of them be servants of the people not the other way around

GET THE YOUTH IN CABINET AND LET YOU OLD PEOPLE GO ON PENSION.JUST BE THERE TO ADVICE THE YOUTH

This looksq a bit like Ed

Since 1905 ANC never got 100%

O some extent he is right. He however worries me to expect that ANC should be voted for on the basis of the freedom it brought to our country. It is after 25 years and we need to start changing the narrative to appeal to every citizen.

Finally, conceding to a slow but sure death.

he hit the nail on the head 30% pass marks great ANC and ACE ''MY BABY'' is pleased with that

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