The deputy president of the African National Congress, Paul Mashatile, said the ANC will work to regain the trust of the voters after a dismal 2024 general election.
He said that the party was committing to winning South Africans' hearts in the 2026 local government elections
South Africans were disinterested and roasted the party, accusing it of being the sole reason for the country's woes Learn at Your Own Pace! Our Flexible Online Course allows you to fit copywriting skills development around your busy schedule. Enroll Now!current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, has covered policy changes, cabinet reshuffles, the State of the Nation Address, Parliament and Parliamentary committees, politician-related news and elections at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years.
During the party's 113th celebration rally held in Khayelitsha in Cape Town, party president Cyril Ramaphosa admitted that the party was in an existential crisis after its dismal electoral performance and outlined key priorities the party will focus on to renew itself.Patrick Mapholisa said:“There's a need for a brain check for those who still believe the ANC is working for the poor.”“It's too late. A lot of damage has been done, and multiple smaller parties have emerged.
Lesufi was appointed the province's co-convenor alongside Johannesburg's former mayor Amos Masondo. In KwaZulu Natal, Siboniso Duma also survived the chop, while the party's former provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo was shown the door.Tebogo Mokwena is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He has a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON. He joined Daily Sun, where he worked for 4 years covering politics, crime, entertainment, current affairs, policy, governance and art.
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