ANC congratulates Zille
2006-03-15 17:04
Johannesburg - The African National Congress
(ANC)
on Wednesday congratulated Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Helen Zille on her election as mayor of Cape Town.
The ANC also commended the newly-elected members of the Cape Town metropolitan council for "respecting the democratic selection process".
"The ANC notes and appreciates the support of those council members who voted for the ANC's mayoral candidate," the party said.
"In accordance with its manifesto and mandate, the ANC will continue to work with other parties to unite the people of Cape Town, promote effective local
governance, contribute to the greater involvement of communities in local decision-making, and work to meet the needs of all the city's residents,"
the
party added.
The ANC said that the period ahead would be challenging for all the parties represented in the metro council.
"For its part, the ANC is committed to playing a constructive role in bringing about meaningful change in the lives of the people of Cape Town,"
the
party concluded.