5 August 2023
Outspoken Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader, Mzwanele Manyi took a scathing swipe at the African National Congress (ANC) on Saturday, accusing the party of misplaced priorities. Manyi’s criticism came in response to reports of residents in the Eastern Cape struggling to access clean water, while the ANC focused on building statues of the late Nelson Mandela in the province. Manyi expressed his frustration on Twitter, sharing a video of residents resorting to fetching water from a lake due to the lack of proper water reticulation infrastructure.
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The Eastern Cape, renowned as the home province of the revered late President Nelson Mandela, has become a focal point for the construction of statues and monuments dedicated to the iconic leader’s memory. While these statues may symbolize a tribute to Mandela’s legacy, Manyi questioned their significance when basic services, like clean water, remain elusive for the province’s residents.
“Instead of helping the community with proper water reticulation infrastructure, the ANC Government is busy with Mandela statues in the Eastern Cape. President Mandela is probably REJECTING that statue in his grave,” Manyi expressed candidly on social media.
The video posted by Manyi shows the stark reality faced by Eastern Cape residents as they rely on an alternative water source, a lake, to meet their basic water needs. The lack of access to clean and safe water has been an ongoing concern for many communities in the province, with residents grappling with the daily challenges of accessing this essential resource.
The ANC has yet to issue an official statement on Manyi’s remarks. As the ANC continues its efforts to honor Mandela’s legacy through statues and monuments, critics are that tangible improvements in service delivery should be at the forefront of the party’s agenda.
While the erection of statues and memorials can serve as symbols of national pride and remembrance, the lack of essential services and infrastructure remains a pressing issue for many communities across South Africa. Manyi’s call for the government to prioritize the needs of the people over symbolic gestures has amplified the voices of those who demand better service delivery.
As discussions unfold, the Eastern Cape’s residents continue to face the harsh reality of water shortages, highlighting the urgency for meaningful and effective interventions. Manyi’s outspoken stance serves as a reminder that the responsibility to address such issues rests not only with the government but with all citizens, who have a role in holding their elected representatives accountable for delivering on their promises.
Instead of helping the community with proper water reticulation infrastructure, the ANC Government is busy with Mandela statues in the Eastern Cape.
President Mandela is probably REJECTING that statue in his grave. pic.twitter.com/20phwDo67q— Mzwanele Manyi (@MzwaneleManyi) August 5, 2023
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