ANCYL president Collen Malatji.
ANCYL president Collen Malatji has applauded Limpopo first female Premier Phophi Ramathuba for appointing ANCYL provincial chairperson Tonny Rachoene into her cabinet as Public Works MEC.
Malatji said this during the ANCYL media briefing following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration for the second term to lead his 17th administration of Government of National Unity (GNU) which yet to be announce delayed by the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) unreasonable demands which give birth to uncertainty in the country.
The ANYCL leader called on President Ramaphosa to appoint young people as Ministers and Deputy Ministers.
“We are proud to announce that in the Eastern Cape, the Provincial Chairperson of the ANCYL Cde Vuyo Jali has been appointed as the Deputy Speaker of the Legislature. In Limpopo, the Provincial Chairperson Cde Tonny Rachoene has been appointed as MEC of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure. We appreciate this vote of confidence from the ANC in the Eastern Cape and Limpopo, but we continue to push for more representation. The ANCYL calls for the appointment of young people as Ministers, and Deputy Ministers by President Cyril Ramaphosa, MECs by Premiers.
Youth unemployment remains a critical issue in our country,” Malatji said.
“President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the ANCYL’s call for job creation through the strategic management of our mineral resources. We firmly believe that by reducing the export of raw materials to less than 70%, we can create more jobs within the processing sectors, providing meaningful employment opportunities for our youth.”
The ANCYL also commends the people of South Africa for their participation and support. Malatji said the election outcome, where the ANC received 12,698,759 on the national and regional ballots, reflects a mandate to continue leading our country in accordance with the democratic will of the people.
He said however that the recent election was a testament to the ANC's enduring legacy and the trust placed in us to address the nation's challenges and advance our shared aspirations for a better South Africa.
“The ANCYL extends its heartfelt appreciation to the people of South Africa, especially the youth, for participating in the 2024 elections and supporting the African National Congress. We have seen the inclusion of approximately 20 young people under the age of 35 as parliamentarians, along with a significant number of individuals under the ages of 40 and 50. This is a positive step towards ensuring that our leadership reflects the demographics of our society, where the youth form a substantial part. The ANCYL proudly notes that 14 of our National Executive Committee Members are now in Parliament, with others serving in provincial legislatures. Although we have not yet reached all our targets, these outcomes provide hope that our leadership will increasingly mirror the youthful and dynamic nature of our society,” Malatji told the media.
Public Works MEC Tonny Rachoene.
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