ANC launches new mayoral candidate selection process [SOUND]

# ANC has officially launched its mayoral candidate selection process, introducing a centralised, competency-based system for identifying leadership in key municipalities. Secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the new approach aims to strengthen governance, discipline and consistency across provinces. The process includes identifying and headhunting qualified candidates from public representatives, professionals and community leaders. He emphasised that there will be open public submissions for proposed mayoral candidates to rebuild public confidence: