Bloemfontein - Leaders of the governing African National Congress (ANC) have taken the campaign trail to the Free State.
Monday morning saw President Cyril Ramaphosa hitting the streets of Bloemfontein and greeting people in the CBD. Party chairman Gwede Mantashe is in Qwaqwa, secretary general Ace Magashule headed to Botshabelo while his deputy, Jessie Duarte is in Welkom.
The ANC said the leaders were on a door to door campaign dubbed 'Thuma Mina' by the president.
''Thuma Mina is about the ANC reconnecting with the people through activities that improve their lives and solve the problems that confront them. Through Thuma Mina, the ANC reaffirms it’s commitment to work with the people to create a better life for all,'' the ANC said in a statement.
ANC President, Cde Cyril Ramaphosa just arrived at the Bloemfontein CBD. The President will be doing a walk-around at the taxi rank interacting with the people. #ThumaMina pic.twitter.com/ShgPjGE5Vc
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The Bloemfontein CBD this morning got a visit from the President.
The President is here #ThumaMina pic.twitter.com/qMH8D27zha
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The President is sold amagwinya- got two of them. #ThumaMina
The President is this morning at the Bloemfontein CBD to interact with the people. pic.twitter.com/KCJ6TOUEBY
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The President shares a light moment with a vender as he buys amagwinya #ThumaMina pic.twitter.com/7C1OliG2pM
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Bloemfontein streets at a standstill - everyone wants to speak to their President #ThumaMina pic.twitter.com/poAqXC64yq
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ANC Deputy Secretary-General comrade Jessie Duarte at the Welkom taxi rank addressing the plights of the taxi oparators. The ANC promise to fix issues of the industry in the area. #ThumaMina pic.twitter.com/LjCZeiCDiz
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The President is now at Heidedal and promises it’s people that the clinic in the area will be upgraded and fixed. A contractor has been appointed. #ThumaMina pic.twitter.com/U2EZPDdD1z
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''The national officials together with members of the ANC national executive committee will also lead a door to door to encourage electorates to register to vote and to ensure that all is in order as we prepare for the upcoming 2019 general elections.''
The leaders will later hold separate public meetings with communities in the four areas.