Title: Not Your Average Politicians: Meet the Residents Fixing the Vaal
Picture Description: A group photo of diverse ACSA candidates and activists—including a mix of youth, women, and elders—standing in front of a local community hall. They are smiling, approachable, and wearing casual but professional ACSA branded gear.
Table of Contents
- Introduction: The End of “Jobs for Friends”
- Who is ACSA? The Faces Behind the Movement
- Ending Cadre Deployment and Political Interference
- Merit-Based Leadership: Appointing the Best
- Our Pledge to You: To Listen, Act, and Serve
- Summary: A Government for the People, by the People
Article Takeaways
- ACSA is committed to ending cadre deployment and “jobs for friends”.
- Municipal appointments will be based solely on qualifications, suitability, and merit.
- The movement is led by social activists and ordinary citizens who have a desire to serve.
Introduction For too long, our municipality has been treated like a personal bank for political “Kingpins” while the residents suffer. ACSA is here to dismantle that system. We are not career politicians; we are “The Fixers”—ordinary residents, professionals, and activists from your neighborhood who have decided that enough is enough.
The End of Cadre Deployment The collapse of our municipality was not an accident; it was caused by hiring “friends and factions” instead of experts. ACSA pledges to end political interference in municipal appointments. We will prioritize hiring qualified local youth and ensure that promotion is based on experience and skills, not party loyalty.
Merit-Based Governance We believe that efficiency and effectiveness are non-negotiable. ACSA will professionalize local government by appointing officials based on merit and suitability. We are institutionalizing controls in areas prone to corruption to ensure that your tax money is spent on your streets, not on political favors.
A Movement of Service ACSA is “me and you” standing up against mediocrity. We are a movement of concerned citizens united by integrity and a desire to serve. We pledge to prioritize your voice in every decision through sector consultations and IDP meetings that actually listen to the stakeholders.
Summary The time for empty rhetoric is over. We are bringing back human dignity by offering solid administration and professional pride to the Vaal. We are the Active Citizens of South Africa, and we are ready to fix what was broken. Join us today by filling out our membership form and becoming a volunteer.
