Tlokoeng residents in EC form own political party to contest LGE

The community of Tlokoeng, formerly known as Mount Fletcher, in the Eastern Cape is gearing up to contest the upcoming local government elections (LGE).

The residents have formed their own community-centered political party to represent their own interests.

They say a lack of service delivery and widespread government neglect have driven them to form the party.

According to organisers, the Mount Fletcher Community Voice (MFCV) will focus on delivering potable water, upgrading road infrastructure and providing decent housing for indigent households.

Residents say for years their plea for basic service delivery has fallen on deaf ears.

They claim they have watched the small town’s infrastructure crumble under the ruling party.

Now, locals believe the upcoming LGE will finally restore dignity and confidence to the community.

Chairperson of the Mt Fletcher Community Voice, Henry Mgijima says they are tired of voting for people who don’t have the community’s best interest at heart.

“We keep on voting for them, but we get nothing.

They don’t come to us; they just ignore us.

They are arrogant as the council officials.

So, that’s why we have decided as the people that this time our votes must just belong to this area of Mount Fletcher.

That’s why we’ve got this organisation.

This organisation doesn’t contest presidential or premier or provincial, it’s just specific for this area of Mount Fletcher because we are the people that are in trouble regarding service delivery,” says Mgijima.