Residents in Khayelitsha and Samora Machel protest against the ANC’s candidate selection process, saying community input is not being considered. According to reports, protesters express anger that their voices are ignored and that long-serving councillors are being preferred for candidate positions. The demonstrations reflect dissatisfaction with how local party lists and nominations are decided, with residents calling for a more transparent and inclusive approach. The accounts describe the unrest as focused on internal party procedures rather than national policy issues, centring on who is chosen to represent communities in upcoming political contests. While details of specific candidates or outcomes are not provided in the available summaries, the reporting consistently highlights the same core grievance: local residents want their views to carry weight in selection decisions. Overall, the reports indicate that the community backlash is aimed at the perceived sidelining of residents during ANC candidate selection, and it is unfolding in two communities within the Cape Town area.