#LGE2021 We are live from Orange Farm where ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa will embark on the party’s election campaign trail.

Residents here are also raising issues of a lack of electricity supply in the area.
#LGE2021 Disgruntled community members have been requested to go and wait for the President as he is about to speak.

However, most demand that their matters be addressed.
#LGE2021 Ramaphosa gets onto the stage. He is flanked by Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Joburg Mayor, Mpho Moerane .
#LGE2021 Ramaphosa says councillors should work for their communities and not go steal funds at the municipalities.

He says if they do so they will be shown the door.
#LGE2021 Ramaphosa is now in Meadowlands addressing the community. Image
#LGE2021 We are now in Alexandra where Ramaphosa will address community members at the Stadium.
#LGE2021 Ramaphosa greeting ANC supporters.

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