African National Congress.
left-wing nationalist political party in South Africa
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The African National Congress objects to the appointment of an evidence leader in an ongoing inquiry.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ANC activist helped Christian organize protests leading to a historic child welfare agreement involving island nations.Some support1 report
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Siboniso Duma is named the ANC's deputy convenor, while Cyril Ramaphosa serves as the party president in KwaZulu-Natal.Some support1 report
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The African National Congress has sought validation from the High Court of South Africa regarding its candidate lists.Some support1 report
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Cyril Ramaphosa is the president of South Africa, and Durban is a city within the country.Well supported22 reports
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ANC mismanagement of foreign assets, including the South African Embassy in the Netherlands and High Commission in the UK, is under scrutiny.Some support1 report
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Crime issues are negatively affecting the ANC's electoral prospects as SAPS manages high crime rates in South Africa.Some support13 reports
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The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa, and the African National Congress (ANC) is the political party representing local communities.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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A launch congress was held in Johannesburg on May 31, 2019, where the African National Congress drew on its revolutionary spirit.Some support1 report
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The African National Congress (ANC) was founded to represent South African interests, with its early leadership marked by economic growth and internal factionalism.Some support1 report
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The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed it remains a member of the Tripartite Alliance.Well supported5 reports
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Residents in the Eastern Cape are switching allegiance to the Democratic Alliance due to poor service delivery.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Helen Zille used social media on June 24 to criticize the political viability of the African National Congress.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Local government elections are underway in the context of the political tensions between Helen Zille and the African National Congress.Some support1 report
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Cyril Ramaphosa succeeded Jacob Zuma mid-term in 2024, taking over the governing body which had been operating alone since 1994.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The African National Congress (ANC) held events in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, in December 2013.Some support1 report
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ANC candidate selection process failures were reported in Mpumalanga.Some support1 report
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Fikile Mbalula, ANC secretary-general, discussed the potential merger of Gauteng's three metros.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The ANC's Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, used his position to communicate the party's pledges.Some support1 report
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Political tensions escalate as a candidate is linked to the murder of an ANC activist, and EFF criticizes a FF+ candidate's past actions.Some support1 report
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The African National Congress is involved in political developments, including seeking to overturn an Electoral Court decision and an FF Plus candidate advocating for better municipal services.Some support1 report
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ANC infighting and inability to field candidates in the Eastern Cape.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The Patriotic Alliance and African National Congress are competing for political influence and expanding their footprint in the Eastern Cape and Gqeberha.Some support1 report
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Failure to prosecute high-ranking individuals is fueling political instability.Some support1 report
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The ANC's decline is leading to discussions about an alternative government structure involving the EFF, with operations centered in Johannesburg.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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A presidential inquiry into alleged theft of funds is underway, involving the ANC and the legislative body, amid disagreements over the process and terms.Some support2 reports
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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma narrowly lost an election to Cyril Ramaphosa, and Ronald Lamola subsequently threatened her with legal action.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Eskom, a state-owned enterprise, is facing a court ruling that has set aside the Public Procurement Act.Some support1 report
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Corruption within the African National Congress is affecting the political landscape of South Africa.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Court action and ANC decline set the path toward political instability and potential impeachment in South Africa.Well supported7 reports8 developments inside
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Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to exit the ANC amidst the party facing volatile local government elections in South Africa.Some support1 report
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The ANC is currently involved in the appeals process regarding the IEC ruling, with the spokesperson urging calm.Some support1 report
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The African National Congress sought an extension for its candidate list submission and accused the Independent Electoral Commission of entanglement.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Internal ANC political maneuvering in South Africa is focused on presidency ambitions and seeking support amid leadership challenges.Some support3 reports
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The African National Congress (ANC) operates within the political landscape of South Africa.Well supported6 reports8 developments inside
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Lewis analyzes the ANC's political transition in South Africa, noting its influence across institutions and potential coalescence with the DA.Some support1 report
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The ANC excluded Frank Chikane from councillor candidate lists.Some support2 reports
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The African National Congress (ANC) uses state programs to claim political credit, involving Gwede Mantashe.Some support1 report
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Protests escalated in Durban, South Africa, involving the African National Congress.Some support1 report
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ANC majority rejects a parliamentary report, leading to the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sanction Majodina via Parliament.Some support1 report
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ANC candidates are facing registration hiccups in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ANC is campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal, prioritizing eThekwini for majority control, and naming Mike Mabuyakhulu as a KZN convener.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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ANC-led metro operations and the presence of DA councillor Baker in KwaZulu-Natal.Some support1 report
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The African National Congress (ANC) is currently campaigning for the upcoming local government elections in South Africa.Some support3 reports6 developments inside
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Ipsos survey tracks ANC support in elections.Some support3 reports
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Various political parties in South Africa announced their local election results, including IFP, ATM, ANC, EFF, PA, FFP, UDM, and ActionSA.Some support1 report
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Ramaphosa raised concerns regarding the appointment process while the ANC operated through parliamentary procedures.Some support1 report
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Hungary facilitated refugee exodus for rewards, while protests involving the African National Congress sparked international outrage.Some support1 report
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The African National Congress is facing potential court action regarding technical glitches encountered during the election process, with the President addressing the party's concerns.Some support3 reports
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In 2013, the African National Congress held a majority while the Democratic Alliance was second on the list.Some support1 report
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The ANC is actively seeking support across Durban, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal municipalities.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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ANC campaign materials were vandalized in Durban.Some support1 report
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In Johannesburg, litigation over counterfeit products occurred alongside political discussions defending the ANC and proposing measures for unemployed youth.Some support1 report
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The ANC appointed Mahlengi Bhengu as National Spokesperson and lodged candidates with the Electoral Commission.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Premier Foods' canning facility in Tulbagh is the subject of political debate, with the ANC criticizing the government's lack of foresight regarding a directive from Senzo Mchunu.Some support1 report
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The article compiles unrelated historical facts, including Shakespeare's drama about Julius Caesar, the ANC's role in South African politics, and Gorbachev's influence on the Soviet Union.Some support1 report
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Malusi Gigaba is relieved of committee duties by the ANC and faces formal charges regarding a Transnet contract.Some support1 report
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The parliament, involving the African National Congress, was implicated in a national impeachment inquiry process on June 18, 2026.Some support4 reports3 developments inside
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South African Airways is facing financial mismanagement, leading to an auditor general report, while attempts to list on the JSE are hampered by political opposition from the ANC.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move African National Congress most-
Cyril Ramaphosa StructuralRamaphosa directed police in South Africa to prioritize investigations into murder cases.Moves African National Congress
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Nelson Mandela StructuralNelson Mandela was invoked as an example of judging leaders on January 1, 2026.Moves African National Congress
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Mandela StructuralTinubu's reforms are debated in the context of African leaders, drawing comparisons to Mandela's political evolution.Moves African National Congress
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves African National Congress
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South Africa StructuralMatthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Moves African National Congress
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Fikile Mbalula StructuralPublic comments made by Fikile Mbalula and Mondli Gungubele on September 1 led to a heated debate and subsequent censure.Moves African National Congress
Connections
The 40 strongest of 158, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Cyril Ramaphosa Structural
Cyril Ramaphosa serves as the leader and president of the African National Congress party.
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South Africa Structural
The ANC functions as the governing political party operating within the national political structure of South Africa.
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Nelson Mandela Structural
Nelson Mandela was a founding member of the African National Congress, providing a foundational leadership role.
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Johannesburg Operational
Johannesburg functions as the operational proving ground for the ANC, where the party's political viability is tested against local governance failures and urban realities.
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Fikile Mbalula Structural
Fikile Mbalula serves as the Secretary-General and key representative of the African National Congress.
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constitutional court Structural
The Constitutional Court exercises judicial oversight and reviews the governing structure and actions of the African National Congress.
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National Treasury Structural
The National Treasury operates as the financial executive arm under the political mandate of the ANC.
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Economic Freedom Fighters Operational
The parties maintain a dynamic relationship characterized by political competition, mutual criticism, and necessary coalition governance.
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Mandela Structural
Mandela was the foundational leader whose actions and presence were central to the establishment and purpose of the ANC during the anti-apartheid struggle.
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Mahlengi Bhengu Structural
Mahlengi Bhengu functions as the designated spokesperson and official representative for the African National Congress.
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Ndabeni Structural
Ndabeni holds a formal membership role within the ANC National Executive Committee.
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Chris Hani Structural
A was the most influential revolutionary leader of B, establishing a foundational leadership role.
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Nonceba Mhlauli Structural
Nonceba Mhlauli serves as the official spokesperson representing the African National Congress.
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Eastern Cape Structural
The ANC's operational viability and political challenges are functionally dependent on the socio-economic conditions and service delivery within the Eastern Cape province.
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Armscor Structural
The relationship is characterized by documented historical state collusion between the company and the government agency.
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Hamas Operational
The evidence indicates that the ANC maintains strong functional ties with the Hamas organization.
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Nelson Mandela Structural
Mandela held a leadership role in government during the period of the ANC's political influence.
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Jacob Zuma Structural
Jacob Zuma was a long-standing member of the ANC, which provided the organizational context for his political career.
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High Court of South Africa Structural
The ANC utilizes the High Court of South Africa to seek necessary validation for its candidate lists.
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EFF Operational
EFF and ANC are currently engaged in a political coalition with ActionSA, indicating a shared operational partnership.
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Paul Mashatile Structural
Paul Mashatile's health and status directly influence his ambitions and viability within the organizational structure of the ANC.
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Phophi Ramathuba Structural
Phophi Ramathuba holds the chairperson role for the ANC in the Limpopo region, establishing a functional leadership dependency on the organization.
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Thabo Mbeki Structural
The leader's actions were inseparable from the party structure, which provided the platform for the administration to govern and achieve stated goals.
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BRICS Structural
The African National Congress governs South Africa, which holds formal membership within the BRICS intergovernmental bloc.
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Moscow Operational
The ANC leverages Moscow as a key operational hub for strengthening bilateral cooperation with Russia.
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Dina Pule Structural
Dina Pule holds a ministerial role whose status and function are formally tied to her political affiliation with the ANC.
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Kgalema Motlanthe Structural
Kgalema Motlanthe holds a formal leadership and advisory role within the African National Congress.
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Marco Rubio Operational
Marco Rubio and the US political establishment actively pressure the ANC through policy scrutiny and visa restrictions regarding land issues.
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Donald Trump Operational
U.S. administration policy, associated with Donald Trump, has been observed targeting the African National Congress regarding land issues and travel bans.
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Electoral Commission Structural
The Electoral Commission manages the election process in which the African National Congress participates.
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National Prosecuting Authority Operational
The NPA's failure to prosecute high-ups is cited as a factor fueling political instability related to the ANC's domain.
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Zandile Gumede Structural
Zandile Gumede held the elected position of ANC Ethekwini Chairperson.
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Democratic Alliance Operational
The two political parties actively compete for political dominance and influence within the South African landscape.
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Pemmy Majodina Structural
Pemmy Majodina serves as a Minister within the African National Congress structure.
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Enoch Godongwana Structural
Enoch Godongwana holds a formal membership role within the African National Congress's National Executive Committee.
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Zingiswa Losi Operational
Zingiswa Losi is actively involved in the political dynamics and internal issues of the African National Congress.
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Zamani Saul Structural
Zamani Saul holds a formal leadership position as the ANC Northern Cape chair.
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Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Operational
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma is a veteran member of the African National Congress, actively involved in party conferences and related allegations.
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Patrice Motsepe Structural
Patrice Motsepe is viewed as a potential leadership candidate whose appeals are directed toward the ANC structure.
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Malusi Gigaba Structural
The African National Congress formally relieved Malusi Gigaba of his committee duties.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
44 events- ANC activist helped Christian organize protests leading to a historic child welfare agreement involving island nations.
- Siboniso Duma is named the ANC's deputy convenor, while Cyril Ramaphosa serves as the party president in KwaZulu-Natal.
- The African National Congress has sought validation from the High Court of South Africa regarding its candidate lists.
- ANC mismanagement of foreign assets, including the South African Embassy in the Netherlands and High Commission in the UK, is under scrutiny.
- Crime issues are negatively affecting the ANC's electoral prospects as SAPS manages high crime rates in South Africa.
- A launch congress was held in Johannesburg on May 31, 2019, where the African National Congress drew on its revolutionary spirit.
- The African National Congress (ANC) was founded to represent South African interests, with its early leadership marked by economic growth and internal factionalism.
- Local government elections are underway in the context of the political tensions between Helen Zille and the African National Congress.
- Cyril Ramaphosa succeeded Jacob Zuma mid-term in 2024, taking over the governing body which had been operating alone since 1994.
- The African National Congress (ANC) held events in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, in December 2013.
- ANC candidate selection process failures were reported in Mpumalanga.
- The ANC's Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, used his position to communicate the party's pledges.
- Political tensions escalate as a candidate is linked to the murder of an ANC activist, and EFF criticizes a FF+ candidate's past actions.
- The African National Congress is involved in political developments, including seeking to overturn an Electoral Court decision and an FF Plus candidate advocating for better municipal services.
- ANC infighting and inability to field candidates in the Eastern Cape.
- The Patriotic Alliance and African National Congress are competing for political influence and expanding their footprint in the Eastern Cape and Gqeberha.
- Failure to prosecute high-ranking individuals is fueling political instability.
- A presidential inquiry into alleged theft of funds is underway, involving the ANC and the legislative body, amid disagreements over the process and terms.
- Eskom, a state-owned enterprise, is facing a court ruling that has set aside the Public Procurement Act.
- Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to exit the ANC amidst the party facing volatile local government elections in South Africa.
- The ANC is currently involved in the appeals process regarding the IEC ruling, with the spokesperson urging calm.
- The African National Congress sought an extension for its candidate list submission and accused the Independent Electoral Commission of entanglement.
- Internal ANC political maneuvering in South Africa is focused on presidency ambitions and seeking support amid leadership challenges.
- Lewis analyzes the ANC's political transition in South Africa, noting its influence across institutions and potential coalescence with the DA.
- The ANC excluded Frank Chikane from councillor candidate lists.
- The African National Congress (ANC) uses state programs to claim political credit, involving Gwede Mantashe.
- Protests escalated in Durban, South Africa, involving the African National Congress.
- ANC majority rejects a parliamentary report, leading to the initiation of impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.
- Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sanction Majodina via Parliament.
- ANC candidates are facing registration hiccups in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
- ANC-led metro operations and the presence of DA councillor Baker in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Ipsos survey tracks ANC support in elections.
- Various political parties in South Africa announced their local election results, including IFP, ATM, ANC, EFF, PA, FFP, UDM, and ActionSA.
- Ramaphosa raised concerns regarding the appointment process while the ANC operated through parliamentary procedures.
- Hungary facilitated refugee exodus for rewards, while protests involving the African National Congress sparked international outrage.
- The African National Congress is facing potential court action regarding technical glitches encountered during the election process, with the President addressing the party's concerns.
- In 2013, the African National Congress held a majority while the Democratic Alliance was second on the list.
- ANC campaign materials were vandalized in Durban.
- In Johannesburg, litigation over counterfeit products occurred alongside political discussions defending the ANC and proposing measures for unemployed youth.
- The ANC appointed Mahlengi Bhengu as National Spokesperson and lodged candidates with the Electoral Commission.
- Premier Foods' canning facility in Tulbagh is the subject of political debate, with the ANC criticizing the government's lack of foresight regarding a directive from Senzo Mchunu.
- The article compiles unrelated historical facts, including Shakespeare's drama about Julius Caesar, the ANC's role in South African politics, and Gorbachev's influence on the Soviet Union.
- Malusi Gigaba is relieved of committee duties by the ANC and faces formal charges regarding a Transnet contract.
- South African Airways is facing financial mismanagement, leading to an auditor general report, while attempts to list on the JSE are hampered by political opposition from the ANC.
August 2026
8 events- The African National Congress objects to the appointment of an evidence leader in an ongoing inquiry.
- The South African Communist Party (SACP) has confirmed it remains a member of the Tripartite Alliance.
- Fikile Mbalula, ANC secretary-general, discussed the potential merger of Gauteng's three metros.
- The ANC's decline is leading to discussions about an alternative government structure involving the EFF, with operations centered in Johannesburg.
- Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma narrowly lost an election to Cyril Ramaphosa, and Ronald Lamola subsequently threatened her with legal action.
- Corruption within the African National Congress is affecting the political landscape of South Africa.
- ANC is campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal, prioritizing eThekwini for majority control, and naming Mike Mabuyakhulu as a KZN convener.
- The ANC is actively seeking support across Durban, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal municipalities.
July 2026
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June 2026
7 events- Cyril Ramaphosa is the president of South Africa, and Durban is a city within the country.
- The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa, and the African National Congress (ANC) is the political party representing local communities.
- Helen Zille used social media on June 24 to criticize the political viability of the African National Congress.
- Court action and ANC decline set the path toward political instability and potential impeachment in South Africa.
- The African National Congress (ANC) operates within the political landscape of South Africa.
- The African National Congress (ANC) is currently campaigning for the upcoming local government elections in South Africa.
- The parliament, involving the African National Congress, was implicated in a national impeachment inquiry process on June 18, 2026.