Mantashe Defends ANC’s Social Programs | Johannesburg News

Gwede Mantashe fires back at vote-buying claims, calling ANC social programs like RDP houses and child grants essential public services—not bribes. He argues these policies, introduced to fix apartheid’s legacy, are part of governing, not political deals, and could be changed by any future government. Mantashe insists the ANC is “servicing society,” not buying votes, and defends welfare as necessary to address market failures—highlighting education and NSFAS too. He rejects comparisons to others, stressing voters’ freedom while urging recognition of progress made under ANC rule. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d72a73ecd8fa5218