In 2013, Jacob Zuma, then president, held a sod-turning ceremony for a dam project people hoped would bring jobs. ANC support fell from 83% in 2016 to just 53%, with independent candidate Bhekizenzo Gigi collecting 31% of the vote. "In 2013 at Tsolo Junction former president Zuma held a sod-turning for three dams under Mzimvubu Water Project. "In 2019, before the national elections, we decided to shut down the Tsitsa Bridge on the N2 with burning tyres after the [dam] project was halted. My priority is to make sure that the Mzimvubu Water Project starts and creates jobs for this community.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 10, 2021 19:13 UTC