The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Gauteng is organising a fundraising golf event, where participants can play alongside high-ranking ANC officials, including Deputy President Paul Mashatile, for a fee.
The cost to play with Mashatile is R350 000, with lower fees for other officials like ministers R200 000, the Gauteng premier R150 000 and local government officials.
The event aims to raise funds for the ANCYL’s provincial elective conference in November, Times Live reported.
“A lot of businesspeople who will be coming [to the event] have interests in different industries. Some have been meaning to get a chance to speak to politicians in the executive authority but haven’t had the opportunity. This is an opportunity to assist us with fundraising,” Mpume said.
“This is the first of its kind for the ANCYL in Gauteng, and we want it to be a very detailed and well-organised programme. The event has received positive feedback,” the report quoted event organiser Mpume Sangweni as saying.
The Gauteng ANCYL will be hosting a fundraising Golf Day and Gala Dinner on Friday, 20 September 2024. pic.twitter.com/BAH12J60X0
— Official: GautengANCYL (@gautengancyl) September 15, 2024
— Official: GautengANCYL (@gautengancyl) September 15, 2024
Taking to the comments: Mixed reactions as X users weigh in on the R350K golf round with the officials
One user said:
Paul won’t make it
— TrialzzzMeta (@Trialzzz1) September 16, 2024
Another user said:
What the hell is this?A useless matanyula organization tryin to get itself out of its broke status?Useless dead organization that does nothing for the youth of South Africa!How many youth jobs have you created!What projects are you running that save township youth from drugs,etc?
— Deejay Opinions A Political (@DeejayOpin61737) September 16, 2024
Compiled by Betha Madhomu
First Published on African Insider
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