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ANC Youth League demands mayoral and MEC positions in Limpopo
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The ANC Youth League in Limpopo is demanding that its provincial chairperson, Faith Sebopela, be appointed as a Member of the Executive Council MEC. The league also seeks to have its top five provincial executive committee members appointed as mayors in each of Limpopo's five districts following the upcoming local government elections. Provincial spokesperson Phineas Sebola stated that young people in Limpopo are ready to lead and called for Premier Phophi Ramathuba to reshuffle her Cabinet immediately. The South African National Civic Organisation Sanco supports these demands, with its Sekhukhune regional chairperson, Morwamakoti Makanyoge, endorsing Sebopela's leadership. Political analyst Solly Rashilo noted that while the youth league has historically been a leadership pipeline, MEC appointments are the premier's prerogative, considering competence, political balance, and governance priorities. ANC provincial spokesperson Tonny Rachoene acknowledged the youth league's views but stated that cadre deployment is guided by established ANC processes and that public appeals do not constitute formal organizational consultation or decision-making.
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