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 Democratic Alliance is polling ahead of the African National Congress in Ekurhuleni and targeting a majority in the local elections.Some support1 report
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ANC-led provinces are facing political pressure due to ongoing water crisis issues.Some support1 report
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The ANC claims to have improved Soweto townships and asserts its mandate to govern Johannesburg, comparing the city to Sandton standards.Well supported3 reports
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ANC addresses water challenges in Mbombela and discusses party conduct issues in Mpumalanga.Some support1 report
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The ANC is actively seeking support across Durban, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal municipalities.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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IFP may join ANC coalition in eThekwini, while ANC faces potential hung councils in Johannesburg.Some support1 report
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Cyril Ramaphosa leads the African National Congress party.Well supported5 reports
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ANC, EFF, and ActionSA formed a coalition in Tshwane, while the DA defended the city manager against allegations.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Nasiphi Moya is leading the ANC-ActionSA coalition.Some support1 report
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Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sanction Majodina via Parliament.Some support2 reports
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Political parties including ANC, DA, EFF, and MK Party met in Durban on October 16, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Ramaphosa's political activities, a court judgment allowing the ANC to remain on the ballot, and social commentary from Elon Musk and Mkhwebane.Some support1 report
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The US imposed an export embargo on Cuba while the ANC faced internal political crises in South Africa.Some support1 report
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GI-TOC reported political killings targeting ANC and IFP members across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal during campaigning.Some support1 report
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Ramaphosa, the ANC leader, visited Khayelitsha in the Western Cape to highlight local disparities during his campaign.Some support1 report
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A political debate in Cape Town featured Hill-Lewis defending city governance, while opposition parties like FF Plus and ANC raised concerns about building and affordability.Some support1 report
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Cyril Ramaphosa campaigned in Cape Town while ANC volunteers were killed 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.Well supported5 reports8 developments inside
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Eltel provided election campaigning services to the ANC and is now seeking the IEC to redirect funding to settle debt.Some support1 report
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ANC members were targeted in several provinces, including Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.Well supported3 reports
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The Constitutional Court cleared ANC candidates for local elections, affecting municipalities in the Eastern Cape and Free State.Some support10 reports
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A Constitutional Court ruling allowed more parties to submit candidate lists.Some support1 report
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Clashes erupted between the ANC and Democratic Alliance over land expropriation and tax increases, alongside challenges to candidate exclusion in municipalities.Some support1 report
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South Africa's ANC is accused of excessive spending on Cuba, amid the launch of the military cooperation agreement Project Thusano.Some support1 report
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ANC attacks DA over GNU power-sharing as South Africa operates within a coalition government.Well supported4 reports4 developments inside
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Constitutional Court issued a judgment allowing ANC candidates to be placed on the ballot, while ACDP contested in Cape Town.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Isuzu bakkie involved in a shooting incident while ANC members were campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal.Some support1 report
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The ANC appeals a candidate list dispute to the Constitutional Court in Bloemfontein, while voters face accessibility issues.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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A court ruled against a directive issued by Buti Manamela, prompting accountability concerns from an ANC member.Some support1 report
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The political tensions escalated as Zuma used the MK party as his base, leading to friction with the ANC and targeting Cyril Ramaphosa.Some support2 reports
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Residents in the Eastern Cape are switching allegiance to the Democratic Alliance due to poor service delivery.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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ANC is blamed for bed shortages in the Eastern Cape, while Africa Check provided an explainer on local elections.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 support14 reports1 development inside
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ANC Youth League members were killed in Gauteng, a province surrounding Johannesburg.Some support1 report
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Gwede Mantashe has been confirmed as the national chairperson of the African National Congress.Some support2 reports
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EFF challenges Ramaphosa's impeachment inquiry decision, while ANC study group advises Madonsela before the process.Some support1 report
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ANC is campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal, prioritizing eThekwini for majority control, and naming Mike Mabuyakhulu as a KZN convener.Some support6 reports2 developments inside
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The South African Communist Party (SACP) is preparing to contest local elections independently.Some support1 report
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The African National Congress governs the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and blames the Democratic Alliance for local decline.Some support1 report
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The African National Congress (ANC) uses state programs to claim political credit, involving Gwede Mantashe.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ANC and Gwede Mantashe attended a gathering in Kempton Park to discuss maintaining the traditional alliance with the Communist Party.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.Well supported4 reports
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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 support3 reports
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Ebrahim Rasool was expelled from the African National Congress after criticizing Donald Trump's movement.Some support1 report
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The ANC's Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, used his position to communicate the party's pledges.Some support3 reports
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A court delivered a judgment ruling that the removal of an ANC candidate from the party list was unconstitutional.Well supported5 reports
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Social media is being used by various political actors to campaign against major parties like the ANC, EFF, and DA.Some support2 reports
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South Africa sees a court judgment involving the Minister of Home Affairs, a bill tabled in the National Assembly, and the ANC warning against disinformation.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.Well supported3 reports
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Mbalula is accused of improper party financing while Dlamini-Zuma alleges Lamola's involvement in vote-buying.Well supported4 reports
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Mathews Phosa urged a subpoena over alleged secret agreements within the African National Congress.Some support1 report
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In 2013, Jacob Zuma ran for the ANC presidency while facing corruption and fraud investigations by the National Prosecuting Authority.Some support1 report
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ANC and ACDP nominated ICT experts for review as the IEC administers elections in South Africa.Some support5 reports
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ANC results were counted in Pretoria on May 9, 2014.Some support1 report
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The African National Congress (ANC) operates within the political landscape of South Africa.Well supported9 reports8 developments inside
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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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What's reaching African National Congress
Events traced to African National Congress, step by step, newest first- Crime-fueled service failures may challenge ANC's political standingService delivery failures may challenge the African National Congress's political standingLikely
- Food crisis in provinces could challenge ANC's political viabilityWorsening hunger and food inaccessibility may challenge the African National Congress's political standingPossible
- Johannesburg's power crisis could damage ANC's political standingThe electricity crisis may damage the ANC's political standing in JohannesburgLikely
- ANC's Johannesburg administration grapples with financial deficitsANC's Johannesburg governance faces financial and service delivery crisesLikely
- Shein's success may force the ANC to address job losses and trade policyShein's success may force the ANC to address job losses and trade policyPossible
- Hani's network smuggled weapons and political material for ANCHani's underground network moved weapons and political material for the ANCAlready happening
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- Housing failures in Eastern Cape may hurt ANC's political standingHousing delivery failures in the Eastern Cape may damage the ANC's political standing.Possible
- Structural reforms may reshape the ANC's political mandateStructural reforms could strengthen or weaken the ANC's governing mandatePossible
- How will the SIU investigation into Buffalo City affect the African National Congress?The SIU probe into Buffalo City challenges ANC's governance and resource managementReported
Explainers that pass through African National Congress
African National Congress is a step on the way to someone else- ANC debt dispute could prompt National Treasury financial reviewNational Treasury may face pressure over ANC's public funding compliancePossible
- Xenophobia and ANC Funding Issues Challenge South Africa's StabilityXenophobic violence and ANC funding issues strain South Africa's political landscapeReported
Around African National Congress this week
News at the entities that move African National Congress most-
Cyril Ramaphosa StructuralPresident Cyril Ramaphosa appointed an Inter-Ministerial Committee in 2018.Moves African National Congress
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Fikile Mbalula StructuralFikile Mbalula called for a reassessment of GNU partners at the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg.Moves African National Congress
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constitutional court StructuralThe Constitutional Court of Guatemala blocked Jonathan Menkos's appointment to the central bank.Moves African National Congress
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Eastern Cape OperationalDWS received an alert regarding illnesses at Rhodes University, prompting a technical response involving NICD.Moves African National Congress
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Donald Trump OperationalLee amplified recordings concerning government legitimacy.Moves African National Congress
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Electoral Commission StructuralPapua New Guinea held elections administered by the Electoral Commission while El Niño caused prolonged drought.Moves African National Congress
Connections
The 40 strongest of 189, 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 entity operating within the national political structure of South Africa.
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Fikile Mbalula Structural
Fikile Mbalula holds the formal position of Secretary-General for the African National Congress.
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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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constitutional court Structural
The Constitutional Court exercises formal judicial oversight and regulation over the African National Congress's electoral and governing processes through appeals and rulings.
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Eastern Cape Operational
The ANC's political viability and operational capacity are directly influenced by the socio-economic conditions and electoral dynamics within the Eastern Cape province.
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Gwede Mantashe Structural
Gwede Mantashe holds the formal leadership role of ANC national chairperson and represents the party in political alliances.
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Electoral Commission Structural
The Electoral Commission regulates the ANC's nomination and compliance during election processes, which the ANC actively challenges.
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Mandela Structural
Mandela was a foundational leader whose actions were central to the establishment and purpose of the ANC during the anti-apartheid struggle.
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Johannesburg Operational
The ANC's political standing and governance struggles are defined by its active contest for control and performance within the urban environment of Johannesburg.
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Jacob Zuma Structural
Jacob Zuma was a long-standing member of the ANC, whose political tenure and actions ultimately led to his ousting by the party.
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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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Patrice Motsepe Operational
Patrice Motsepe is actively competing for a leadership position within the African National Congress.
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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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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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Hamas Operational
The evidence indicates that the ANC maintains strong functional ties with the Hamas organization.
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Ndabeni Structural
Ndabeni holds a formal membership role within the ANC National Executive Committee.
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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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Mahlengi Bhengu Structural
Mahlengi Bhengu functions as the designated spokesperson and official representative for the African National Congress.
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Cape Town Operational
The ANC actively competes for political control and influences governance within the city of Cape Town.
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Democratic Alliance Operational
The two political parties actively compete for political dominance, criticizing each other's policies and electoral standing.
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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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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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Thoko Didiza Structural
Thoko Didiza manages the African National Congress party and receives political defense and support from the ANC.
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Nonceba Mhlauli Structural
Nonceba Mhlauli serves as the official spokesperson representing the African National Congress.
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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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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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Cuba Structural
ANC maintains a sustained, financially significant relationship with Cuba, involving tobacco supply and massive financial commitments.
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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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Zingiswa Losi Operational
Zingiswa Losi is consistently viewed as a close ally and political supporter of the African National Congress.
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Geordin Hill-Lewis Operational
Geordin Hill-Lewis and the DA actively challenge and criticize the policies and governance of 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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BRICS Structural
The African National Congress governs South Africa, which holds formal membership within the BRICS intergovernmental bloc.
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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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Paul Mashatile Structural
Paul Mashatile has held and seeks positions within the ANC, and his personal status influences the party's internal political dynamics.
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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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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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Pemmy Majodina Structural
Pemmy Majodina serves as a Minister within the African National Congress structure.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
37 events- The Democratic Alliance is polling ahead of the African National Congress in Ekurhuleni and targeting a majority in the local elections.
- ANC-led provinces are facing political pressure due to ongoing water crisis issues.
- ANC addresses water challenges in Mbombela and discusses party conduct issues in Mpumalanga.
- IFP may join ANC coalition in eThekwini, while ANC faces potential hung councils in Johannesburg.
- Cyril Ramaphosa leads the African National Congress party.
- Nasiphi Moya is leading the ANC-ActionSA coalition.
- Political parties including ANC, DA, EFF, and MK Party met in Durban on October 16, 2026.
- Ramaphosa's political activities, a court judgment allowing the ANC to remain on the ballot, and social commentary from Elon Musk and Mkhwebane.
- The US imposed an export embargo on Cuba while the ANC faced internal political crises in South Africa.
- GI-TOC reported political killings targeting ANC and IFP members across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal during campaigning.
- Ramaphosa, the ANC leader, visited Khayelitsha in the Western Cape to highlight local disparities during his campaign.
- A political debate in Cape Town featured Hill-Lewis defending city governance, while opposition parties like FF Plus and ANC raised concerns about building and affordability.
- Cyril Ramaphosa campaigned in Cape Town while ANC volunteers were killed in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Eltel provided election campaigning services to the ANC and is now seeking the IEC to redirect funding to settle debt.
- The Constitutional Court cleared ANC candidates for local elections, affecting municipalities in the Eastern Cape and Free State.
- A Constitutional Court ruling allowed more parties to submit candidate lists.
- Clashes erupted between the ANC and Democratic Alliance over land expropriation and tax increases, alongside challenges to candidate exclusion in municipalities.
- South Africa's ANC is accused of excessive spending on Cuba, amid the launch of the military cooperation agreement Project Thusano.
- Constitutional Court issued a judgment allowing ANC candidates to be placed on the ballot, while ACDP contested in Cape Town.
- Isuzu bakkie involved in a shooting incident while ANC members were campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal.
- The ANC appeals a candidate list dispute to the Constitutional Court in Bloemfontein, while voters face accessibility issues.
- A court ruled against a directive issued by Buti Manamela, prompting accountability concerns from an ANC member.
- ANC is blamed for bed shortages in the Eastern Cape, while Africa Check provided an explainer on local elections.
- ANC Youth League members were killed in Gauteng, a province surrounding Johannesburg.
- Gwede Mantashe has been confirmed as the national chairperson of the African National Congress.
- EFF challenges Ramaphosa's impeachment inquiry decision, while ANC study group advises Madonsela before the process.
- The South African Communist Party (SACP) is preparing to contest local elections independently.
- The African National Congress governs the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and blames the Democratic Alliance for local decline.
- ANC and Gwede Mantashe attended a gathering in Kempton Park to discuss maintaining the traditional alliance with the Communist Party.
- Ebrahim Rasool was expelled from the African National Congress after criticizing Donald Trump's movement.
- A court delivered a judgment ruling that the removal of an ANC candidate from the party list was unconstitutional.
- Social media is being used by various political actors to campaign against major parties like the ANC, EFF, and DA.
- South Africa sees a court judgment involving the Minister of Home Affairs, a bill tabled in the National Assembly, and the ANC warning against disinformation.
- Mathews Phosa urged a subpoena over alleged secret agreements within the African National Congress.
- In 2013, Jacob Zuma ran for the ANC presidency while facing corruption and fraud investigations by the National Prosecuting Authority.
- ANC and ACDP nominated ICT experts for review as the IEC administers elections in South Africa.
- ANC results were counted in Pretoria on May 9, 2014.
September 2026
9 events- Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sanction Majodina via Parliament.
- Crime issues are negatively affecting the ANC's electoral prospects as SAPS manages high crime rates in South Africa.
- The African National Congress (ANC) uses state programs to claim political credit, involving Gwede Mantashe.
- 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.
- Lewis analyzes the ANC's political transition in South Africa, noting its influence across institutions and potential coalescence with the DA.
- The ANC's Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, used his position to communicate the party's pledges.
- 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.
August 2026
8 events- The ANC is actively seeking support across Durban, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal municipalities.
- ANC, EFF, and ActionSA formed a coalition in Tshwane, while the DA defended the city manager against allegations.
- ANC members were targeted in several provinces, including Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.
- The political tensions escalated as Zuma used the MK party as his base, leading to friction with the ANC and targeting Cyril Ramaphosa.
- ANC is campaigning in KwaZulu-Natal, prioritizing eThekwini for majority control, and naming Mike Mabuyakhulu as a KZN convener.
- The ANC's decline is leading to discussions about an alternative government structure involving the EFF, with operations centered in Johannesburg.
- Mbalula is accused of improper party financing while Dlamini-Zuma alleges Lamola's involvement in vote-buying.
- The African National Congress objects to the appointment of an evidence leader in an ongoing inquiry.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
4 events- The African National Congress (ANC) is currently campaigning for the upcoming local government elections in South Africa.
- ANC attacks DA over GNU power-sharing as South Africa operates within a coalition government.
- The African National Congress (ANC) operates within the political landscape of South Africa.
- Cyril Ramaphosa is the president of South Africa, and Durban is a city within the country.