ANCYL President Malatji Tells Ramaphosa: 'Fire Incompetent Ministers and Mayors, No More Sleeping on the Job'

President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji

The ANC Youth League has issued a stern warning to President Cyril Ramaphosa, urging him to take decisive action against incompetent ANC ministers and mayors who are failing to deliver basic services.

ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji emphasized that the only way for the ANC to regain public trust is through decisive action against non-performing officials.

Malatji's call for Ramaphosa to fire incompetent ministers and mayors comes as the country battles with ongoing service delivery failures, including water shortages, power outages, poor sanitation, and infrastructure problems. "We are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to decisively fire all ANC ministers that are not implementing resolutions," Malatji said. "We want the ANC to decisively remove all the mayors, anybody else who is deployed by the African National Congress on behalf of South Africa."

The ANC Youth League's demand for Ramaphosa to take decisive action is aimed at restoring the ANC's image and credibility. By holding incompetent officials accountable, the ANC can demonstrate its commitment to serving the people and delivering on its promises. Malatji emphasized that the party requires leadership that "puts the people first and resists factionalism."

The ANC Youth League makes it clear that Ramaphosa must take action against incompetent officials, regardless of their affiliation or position. "He must be decisive and take action against them. It doesn't matter if they are his comrades or whatsoever. He must take action." The youth league's call for accountability is driven by the need for the ANC to regain the trust of the South African people.

The ANC Youth League's statement is a clear call to action for Ramaphosa and the ANC leadership. As the party gears up for the 2026 local government elections, it remains to be seen how Ramaphosa will respond to the youth league's demands and whether the ANC can regain the trust of the South African people.

The youth league's emphasis on decisive leadership and accountability highlights the need for the ANC to demonstrate its commitment to serving the people and delivering on its promises.

The ANC Youth League's demand for Ramaphosa to take decisive action has significant implications for the party's future. With the 2026 local government elections looming, the ANC must demonstrate its commitment to serving the people and delivering on its promises.

Malatji warned that the party's survival depends on its ability to regain the trust of the South African people. The ANC's ability to respond to the youth league's demands will be a critical test of its commitment to transformation and its ability to lead the country forward.