Ramaphosa warns ANC mayoral candidates against tender nepotism [SOUND]

# ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned against nepotism and favouritism in municipal tender processes. Speaking during the ANC’s launch event in Johannesburg to announce its mayoral candidates, Ramaphosa said tenders must be awarded on merit and not because of personal connections. Ramaphosa urged ANC representatives to uphold honesty, integrity and accountability, while treating public funds as belonging to the people. Ramaphosa says councillors must remain visible in communities beyond election periods: