ANC Gauteng convener Panyaza Lesufi says the demand for services is “massive” and that the African National Congress (ANC) needs to improve service delivery ahead of its manifesto launch and the run-up to local government elections. He acknowledges shortcomings in meeting community needs while positioning the party’s broader record as an important context for voters.
In his remarks, Lesufi argues the ANC’s performance includes significant infrastructure development and that this should not be overlooked. The reporting frames his comments as a defence of the ANC’s past achievements while conceding that current expectations require faster or better delivery. The emphasis is on balancing acknowledgement of service-delivery pressure with an account of what the ANC says it has already put in place.
Across outlets covering the same story, the overall focus remains on Lesufi’s campaign messaging: an admission that service delivery must improve, paired with a call for voters to consider infrastructure outcomes when assessing the party’s record.
