Last year’s vote forced the ANC to acknowledge its weaknesses and mistakes.
Supporters of the ruling African National Congress hold party flags as they dance ahead of the ANC’s 113th anniversary celebrations at a large open field in the Khayelitsha area of Cape Town on January 11, 2025.
After only receiving 40% of the national vote – down from 57.5% in 2019 – in the May 2024 elections, the ANC needs to find a new approach if it is to stay relevant, particularly if you look at the growth of uMkhonto weSizwe party, led by Jacob Zuma.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Africa's ties with Russia rooted in principled values, says ANC's Pat MatosaAmid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Pat Matosa, a seasoned ANC leader, defends South Africa's long-standing ties with Russia, dismissing calls from the DA to pivot towards supporting Ukraine.
Read more »
ANC's Loss and Dimension Data Scandal Rock South AfricaThis article discusses the unprecedented ANC election loss and the subsequent formation of a government of national unity, offering hope for South Africa's future. It also delves into the shocking Dimension Data scandal involving former executives accused of illegal schemes, raising concerns about corporate governance and black economic empowerment.
Read more »
Shifting Political Landscape in South Africa: ANC Forms GNU After Election DisappointmentThe 2024 South African elections saw a significant shift in the political landscape as the African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure an outright majority for the first time in its 30-year rule. This led to the formation of a GNU (Government of National Unity) with 11 opposition parties, marking the largest Cabinet since the dawn of democracy.
Read more »
ANC Struggles to Define Future of South Africa Amidst GNU DisagreementsTshidi Madia discusses the current state of South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) and the increasing disagreements between its parties with political analyst Dr. Kagiso Pooe. The conversation follows an opinion article by ANC member Mzwandile Masina that raised concerns about the GNU's effectiveness. Pooe highlights the ANC's struggle to articulate a vision for South Africa's future and the Democratic Alliance's (DA) strategic positioning within the coalition. He questions the DA's motives for making demands and threatening to leave the GNU, suggesting it might be a way to remain relevant to their constituents.
Read more »
ANC Loses Majority, MK Party Emerges as Official Opposition in South AfricaSouth Africa's political landscape underwent a dramatic shift in the 2024 elections, with the African National Congress (ANC) losing its majority for the first time in 30 years. The MK Party, led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma, secured the position of official opposition, while the ANC formed a Government of National Unity.
Read more »
DA Joins ANC-Led Government in South AfricaThe Democratic Alliance (DA) has joined the ANC-led Government of National Unity in South Africa, taking up Cabinet and Deputy Minister positions. This move, unexpected by many, has been met with mixed reactions, with ActionSA criticizing the DA for breaking their pre-election agreement.
Read more »