Mbeki takes tough line with new ANC mayors

President Thabo Mbeki says ANC mayors and councilors who do not live up to expectations can expect to face the music. Writing in his weekly newsletter on the ANC website, Mbeki said he was confident the party’s candidate mayors would perform as was expected of them. However, should any of them fail to do so, the ANC would, within the context of the law, not hesitate to remove them from office. He says ANC mayors and councillors are expected to study and understand the party's vision of fundamental social transformation intended to bring about a better life for all, and to put in place practical and realistic programmes to ensure this takes place.