Ward 15

Vusumuzi Shadrack Ngema

 Ward: 15

068-189-7191

When/What is your first encounter with the ANC that inspired your activism?

My  first encounter with the movement was in 1987 trough the formation of Umkhonnto wesizwe. As a child they helped curb gangsterism in the community. They were a voice of reason and I looked up to them. I made it official in 1997. And there since

  • Which MDM structures have you participated or led in?

Communist party through dual membership

ANCYL

SANCO

Main questions

 

What are the problems and challenges of this ward?

  • Housing
  • Food security
  • Drug and substance abuse
  • High number of teenage drop outs
  • Unemployment
  • Electricity supply
  • Service delivery

 

In pursuit of making the ANC an effective tool of liberation in the hands of the people, what solutions and proposals will you take to Council?

Effective communication , when there is communication it is easy to understand each other and easily come up with solutions where needed without arguments.

To intervene and build a relationship with Eskom and the community, this is to avoid community members vandalizing the property when where is no electricity in the community.

  1. How have you positively contributed to this community?

Founded an HIV awereness program, I run this organization and I ensure that people living with HIV must never feel less loved or any sort like that.

Economic develop program, equipping youth with skills and educating on business development.

  1. From the many successes of the ANC, what inspires you, [that the movement continues to champion perfectly], to continue with your activism?

I got an opportunity to participate in the induction of political. Attended the school of politics. It drove me to put the needs of my people first. The warmth of having a family that is in alignment for servicing the community and ensuring that everyone that needs assistance is assisted with good heart and no complaints.