INSIDE AFRICA: The Agang Party - New Political Party In South Africa Takes On The ANC!
June 24, 2013 - SOUTH AFRICA - A new political party has been launched in South Africa. The Agang party, meaning ‘let’s build’ in Sesotho, is led by anti-apartheid era activist Mamphela Ramphele.
A doctor and former World Bank managing director believes the ANC has let South Africans down and that it is time for change.
At the launch in Pretoria, Ramphele told crowds of more than 5000 that it was vital to look ahead.
“It is the future we can have, if we expect more from ourselves, from our government, and from our country. And if we vote for the future, and not the past” Ramphele said.
Amongst the audience, the response seemed positive, with many signing up to be members of Agang.
Llewellyn Hartnick, a 36 year old manager, said: “She’s unapologetic in speaking the truth about modern South Africa, okay? In terms of the state of the nation.”
WATCH: New political party in South Africa takes on ANC.
Vehlia Button, a 48 year old mother added: “I think we’d like to see all the race groups working together, sharing in the prosperity and the work of the country.”
Agang is backed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The fledgling political movement plans to field candidates in the next national elections to be held in April 2014. - Euro News.
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| South African political party is launched by former apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele. Photo: enews channel |
A doctor and former World Bank managing director believes the ANC has let South Africans down and that it is time for change.
At the launch in Pretoria, Ramphele told crowds of more than 5000 that it was vital to look ahead.
“It is the future we can have, if we expect more from ourselves, from our government, and from our country. And if we vote for the future, and not the past” Ramphele said.
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| Anti-apartheid activist Mamphela Ramphele, speaks to the press on June 6, 2013 in Johannesburg. Ramphele is launching an opposition party which will challenge the ANC in next year's elections. (ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images) |
Amongst the audience, the response seemed positive, with many signing up to be members of Agang.
Llewellyn Hartnick, a 36 year old manager, said: “She’s unapologetic in speaking the truth about modern South Africa, okay? In terms of the state of the nation.”
WATCH: New political party in South Africa takes on ANC.
Vehlia Button, a 48 year old mother added: “I think we’d like to see all the race groups working together, sharing in the prosperity and the work of the country.”
Agang is backed by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The fledgling political movement plans to field candidates in the next national elections to be held in April 2014. - Euro News.
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