The countdown is on for the municipal elections, but a dispute over the ANC candidate list in Lichtenburg is causing tensions.
eNCA is in possession of party documents revealing that the wrong ANC candidate for Ward 4 Blydeville, Lichtenburg, made his way onto the list.
The move has sparked anger in the community, resulting in violent protests and one party supporter being shot dead by police.
Residents have vowed to continue causing chaos in the area if the ANC’s provincial leadership doesn’t intervene and resolve the mess.
Source: eNCA
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