RAMMULOTSI, VILJOENSKROON — A newly formed political party has raised concerns about continuing service-delivery problems in Rammulotsi, Viljoenskroon, saying residents face water shortages, sanitation backlogs and unfinished pavement projects.
ALM sets sights on municipal performance
The African Liberation Movement (ALM), which was established in September last year and now has a presence in the Free State, North West and Gauteng, said it would contest the forthcoming local government elections. ALM’s provincial chairperson and the party’s mayoral candidate for the Fezile Dabi district, Mojalefa Nkala, told reporters the organisation would prioritise better implementation of municipal plans.
"they were taking left and walking right."
Nkala said many political parties had promised services but failed to execute their plans while in office. The ALM has singled out three immediate concerns in Rammulotsi: persistent water shortages, inadequate sanitation and incomplete pavement projects.
Problems flagged in the township
According to the ALM, residents continue to experience interruptions to water supply and unresolved sanitation issues, while pavement works in certain areas remain unfinished. The party argues these problems reflect weak implementation rather than a lack of planning.
Key issues raised by ALM:
- Water shortages — ongoing interruptions to supply affecting households.
- Sanitation — unresolved sewerage or toilet service problems.
- Incomplete pavement projects — streets and walkways left unfinished.
What the ALM says it will do
Nkala told reporters the party intends to focus on turning municipal plans into deliverable projects if it wins seats. He framed ALM’s emergence as a response to dissatisfaction with established parties' delivery records. The party’s immediate campaign message centres on accountability in implementation.
| ALM fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formation | September last year |
| Provinces with presence | Free State, North West, Gauteng |
| Local focus | Rammulotsi, Viljoenskroon (Fezile Dabi) |
Local impact and stakes
Rammulotsi residents depend on municipal services for daily needs and local economic activity. Interruptions to water and failures in sanitation infrastructure directly affect health, schooling, and livelihoods. Incomplete pavement projects can limit pedestrian access and local transport safety, particularly for children and the elderly.
The ALM’s critique comes as the local government elections approach, when service delivery usually features prominently in campaigns. The party has positioned itself as a corrective to what it describes as implementation failures by previous officeholders.
How residents can engage
Residents concerned about basic services should continue to pursue existing municipal channels for reporting and follow-up. Political parties commonly use election periods to highlight service gaps; voters can use candidate engagements and public meetings to press for timeframes and accountability for unfinished projects.
The ALM statement did not include a detailed delivery plan or timelines for addressing the problems in Rammulotsi. It emphasised a commitment to ensure municipal plans are executed if the party obtains electoral mandates at the local level.
As campaigning intensifies, municipal responses and evidence of remedial action — such as restoration of steady water supply, repairs to sanitation infrastructure, or continuation and completion of pavement projects — will be central to assessing the claims and promises on both sides.
Further reporting will track any formal responses from the local municipality and monitor whether the ALM registers candidates and wins representation in the Fezile Dabi local government in the upcoming elections.
