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African National Congress

Also known as: ANC · African National Congress (ANC) · ANC KZN · the ANC · ANC-led alliance · ANC-led municipality

South African political party contesting 2026 local elections; reviewed in coverage of service delivery promises, internal alliance tensions, and impeachment proceedings involving President Ramaphosa.

2018-02-022026-09-07
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  1. March 2018

  2. The Namibian

    African National Congress has been accused of losing touch with its impoverished voters

    Source

    “The ANC has been accused of losing touch with its impoverished voters in one of the most unequal countries on earth.”

    Africa's Fallen Liberators
  3. February 2018

  4. The Namibian

    The ANC's national executive committee decided that Zuma should be 'recalled' and replaced by Cyril Ramaphosa

    Source

    “At the start of a dramatic week in South African politics, on Monday, the ANC's national executive committee concluded a marathon 13-hour meeting by deciding that Zuma should be 'recalled' and replaced by Cyril Ramaphosa.”

    Zuma Finally Falls On His Sword
Politics

ANC local government manifesto analysed against service delivery promises

The News

The Namibian reviews the ANC's local government election manifesto, noting that while the party acknowledges municipal failures including unreliable services, deteriorating infrastructure, and corruption, the manifesto's feasibility remains questionable. The ANC promises infrastructure repairs, water management improvements, and sets targets including reducing non-revenue water below 30% in metropolitan municipalities.

27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 27 August

  1. ANC local government manifesto analysed against service delivery promises

    The Namibian reviews the ANC's local government election manifesto, noting that while the party acknowledges municipal failures including unreliable services, deteriorating infrastructure, and corruption, the manifesto's feasibility remains questionable. The ANC promises infrastructure repairs, water management improvements, and sets targets including reducing non-revenue water below 30% in metropolitan municipalities.

    27 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 14 August

  1. South Africa assumes SADC chairpersonship for 2026–2027

    South African Minister Ronald Lamola accepted the SADC Chairpersonship on behalf of South Africa for 2026–2027, emphasizing the role as a collective responsibility guided by principles of solidarity, unity, sovereign equality, and shared prosperity.

    14 August 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Namibian PM honours Castro, reaffirms Cuba solidarity

    Prime Minister Tjitunga Ngurare, speaking at a colloquium marking Fidel Castro's centenary, delivered a statement from President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasizing Namibia's historical ties to Cuba and its recent support for ending the economic blockade, noting that Namibia was among 136 nations that called for the blockade's end.

    14 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

  1. South African Finance Minister exercises power with presidential support

    South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is wielding considerable power as the second-most influential figure in government after President Cyril Ramaphosa, as demonstrated by his decisions at the Public Investment Corporation and actions affecting municipalities. The article notes that a finance minister typically holds more actual authority than other senior officials due to their control over the national budget, and Godongwana has been able to exercise this power with clear presidential backing.

    30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Ramaphosa impeachment process could stretch two years or longer

    Parliament's impeachment committee voted 14–13 to appeal an interdict halting public proceedings against President Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala forex theft; delays over procedural matters such as appointing evidence leaders and finalising terms of reference suggest a lengthy process ahead if hearings commence.

    30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 5 July

  1. South African xenophobia contradicts region's solidarity history

    An opinion piece critiques recent xenophobic protests in South Africa as a betrayal of the country's historical ties to neighbouring migrants and its anti-apartheid solidarity legacy, invoking Hugh Masekela's song about migrant labour that built South African wealth.

    5 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 22 June

  1. Namibia, Tanzania sign trade and defence cooperation MoUs

    Namibia and Tanzania have signed several Memoranda of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in trade, agriculture, defence, and small and medium-sized enterprises, following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's three-day state visit to Tanzania. High-level talks between the two presidents covered trade, mining, regional integration, investment, agriculture and infrastructure development.

    22 June 2026 · Informanté →

  2. President Nandi-Ndaitwah visits historic Kongwa liberation camp in Tanzania

    President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah visited the historic Kongwa military camp in Tanzania during a state visit, where Swapo established its first major training and operational base in 1964. The president toured facilities including the dormitory of founding president Sam Nujoma and paid tribute to fallen Namibian freedom fighters at a memorial site.

    22 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Rise Mzansi MP elected to chair Ramaphosa impeachment committee

    Makashule Gana, a Rise Mzansi MP, has been elected chairperson of Parliament's Section 89 impeachment committee, which will decide President Cyril Ramaphosa's future. The committee includes prominent MPs from multiple parties, including EFF leader Julius Malema, DA representatives, MK leader John Hlophe, BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane, and ActionSA's Lerato Ngobeni.

    2 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. South African president seeks legal review of impeachment report

    President Cyril Ramaphosa announced he will pursue a judicial review of a Section 89 independent panel report that could lead to his impeachment over the Phala Phala saga. The Constitutional Court cleared the path for a public impeachment hearing into Ramaphosa's conduct on 8 May.

    12 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 11 May

  1. Constitutional Court overturns ANC's Phala Phala vote block

    South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that the National Assembly's December 2022 vote declining to refer an independent panel's report on President Cyril Ramaphosa to an impeachment committee was unconstitutional and invalid, and has now referred the report directly to the impeachment committee. An analyst says the ANC's use of majoritarian tactics to shield Ramaphosa has left the party in crisis ahead of 2026 local elections.

    11 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Constitutional Court rules parliament violated constitution blocking Ramaphosa impeachment

    South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that parliament violated the constitution by blocking moves to impeach president Cyril Ramaphosa in 2022, following a legal challenge by Julius Malema's Economic Freedom Fighters and others. The ruling could result in fresh impeachment proceedings; Ramaphosa's office says he respects the judgement and reaffirms his commitment to the constitution and rule of law.

    9 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Pan-African Parliament moves toward regional rotation in leadership

    The Pan-African Parliament in South Africa this week is electing a new bureau after resolving a 15-year argument about leadership representation. In May 2017, the PAP passed a resolution to introduce regional rotation of the presidency, addressing a pattern in which only east, west, and central African leaders held the top position during the institution's first 18 years.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. NFP expels KZN legislator who blocked Zuma's party takeover

    The National Freedom Party has expelled its sole representative in the KZN legislature, Mbali Shinga, after she defied party leadership to vote against a motion of no confidence in Premier Thami Ntuli in December, preventing the MK party from seizing control of the province.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Namibia faces choice between Singapore or SA development model

    Namibia's upcoming offshore oil, gas, and mineral wealth presents an opportunity or trap depending on management. An opinion piece contrasts Singapore's model of meritocracy and clean governance with South Africa's race-based empowerment and state patronage, positioning them as competing templates for Namibia's development path.

    26 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

  1. ANC demands members choose between party, SACP

    The ANC has given its members who also belong to the SACP a 10-day deadline to declare which party they will campaign for in local elections, after the SACP announced it would contest independently. The move highlights tensions within the historically intertwined alliance and poses practical complications for senior figures like SACP chairperson Blade Nzimande and ANC Chair Gwede Mantashe, both of whom hold ministerial positions.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Swapo marks 66 years; leaders warn history cannot secure future

    On Swapo's 66th anniversary, party leader Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah stated that while the party's liberation struggle history is important, it alone cannot carry the party forward as people now expect tangible improvements in jobs, housing, healthcare, and education. Political analysts noted Swapo's waning electoral support over recent elections due to corruption and declining leadership quality, though the party remains the country's strongest with functional regional structures.

    21 April 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. South Africa's DA party elects young new leader to broaden appeal

    Geordin Hill-Lewis, 39, has become leader of South Africa's second-largest Democratic Alliance party, tasked with extending its support beyond its predominantly white and minority voter base to the black majority who make up about 80% of the population. Hill-Lewis has acknowledged a "trust deficit" and says winning the trust of more black South Africans will be his main focus, supported by a more diverse and younger senior leadership team than his predecessors.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Minister Tolashe accused of false statement about luxury SUV donation

    A Daily Maverick investigation suggests South African Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe falsely told Parliament that two luxury SUVs were donated to the ANC Women's League, when records show the vehicles were registered in the names of her children in April 2024 without being disclosed in accordance with government ethics codes.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Russian agents conducted covert operations in South Africa elections

    A data leak reviewed by Forbidden Stories reveals that Russian influence agents engaged in covert operations during South African election campaigns between 2019 and 2025, including secret meetings with ANC leadership, smear campaigns against opposition parties, and fabricated documents. The Company, a network run by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, allocated significant budgets for online disinformation campaigns and paid social media influencers to target political opponents.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. ANC appears unfocused ahead of upcoming local elections

    According to The Namibian opinion analysis, South Africa's ANC faces upcoming local elections with little apparent focus on governance messaging or strategic preparation, while the party confronts internal disputes, municipal service delivery failures, and dwindling support from coalition partners that could further erode its electoral standing.

    12 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. South African former defence minister Mosiuoa Lekota dies at 77

    Mosiuoa Lekota, a prominent anti-apartheid campaigner who served as South Africa's defence minister and ANC chairperson before founding the rival Congress of the People party, has died after a period of illness. He was imprisoned on Robben Island during apartheid and broke from the ANC in 2008 over corruption concerns.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

  1. South Africa's DA leader Steenhuisen steps down amid scandals

    John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance and agriculture minister in the coalition government, announced he will step down at the party's April congress following multiple scandals including poor handling of foot-and-mouth disease, personal financial mismanagement, and controversy over the sacking of Environment Minister Dion George. His departure opens the way for successors including Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.

    17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Steenhuisen's exit highlights DA's tough leadership challenge

    John Steenhuisen's decision to step down as Democratic Alliance leader follows revelations about his personal credit card debt and the controversial removal of environment minister Dion George. The incoming leader must navigate questions about race, the party's electoral strategy, and its relationship with the ANC government—while protecting the DA's core claim to integrity that distinguishes it from other parties.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 27 January

  1. Crime Intelligence implicated in 2017 ANC politician's murder

    An undercover Crime Intelligence officer testified at the Madlanga Commission that senior officials in the agency were involved in the 2017 murder of former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa, and alleged that suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu attempted to persuade him to lie about the case.

    27 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 24 January

  1. South African court allows sale of Mandela's personal artifacts

    South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed a bid by the heritage authority to block the export and sale of 70 personal items belonging to Nelson Mandela's daughter and a former prison guard, including a cell key from Robben Island, sunglasses, and a signed constitution copy. Mandela's daughter plans to use proceeds from the auction to build a memorial garden at the late president's grave.

    24 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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