The ANC's journey towards electoral viability has faced unprecedented challenges. The party's decline in popular support has raised alarms about its future, particularly in key provinces that once served as bastions of ANC strength. As electoral dynamics shift, leadership must address underlying issues and engage constituents with transparency and accountability.
President Ramaphosa's invocation of Oliver Tambo’s legacy serves as a beacon of hope for the party. By recalling Tambo's leadership during the ANC's darkest times, Ramaphosa encourages members to rally around a shared history of struggle and resilience. Understanding past victories and setbacks can provide critical insights as the ANC seeks to foster a renewed sense of purpose.
To overcome internal divisions, Deputy President Mashatile emphasizes the importance of solidarity among party members. His call to close ranks illustrates a commitment to fostering a culture of cooperation within the party. It is only through collective action and collaboration that the ANC can hope to recover and rebuild its reputation, engaging younger constituents and reaffirming its relevance in South Africa's evolving political landscape.
The African National Congress (ANC) has entered its January 8th birthday celebrations at a pivotal time, experiencing a significant dip to under 50% in electoral support for the first time since the dawn of democracy in South Africa. This decline has left the party wounded and structurally weakened, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to invoke the spirit of former President Oliver Reginald Tambo, who led the ANC through its most challenging periods. Ramaphosa's message to ANC members during this anniversary serves as a call to reflect on the party's storied past and the need for urgency in revitalizing its mission and unity. Key provinces like KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Gauteng, which have traditionally supported the ANC, have failed to deliver the necessary electoral numbers, revealing a significant shift in voter sentiment. Factors such as social-economic conditions affecting the black majority, alongside ethnic mobilization, have played roles in this decline. Notably, former President Jacob Zuma has redirected support to his faction in KZN, further complicating the ANC's electoral landscape. The party's leadership recognizes that it must engage deeply with concerns from these provinces to rebuild trust and support moving forward. In a gesture of unity, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on party members to refrain from infighting and instead focus on self-reflection and collective recovery. Acknowledging the overall poor performance—achieving only 40% of votes—he emphasized the need to evaluate the ANC’s strategies at the national level. Mashatile's call to action underscores that blame should not be assigned to any single province but instead should be seen as a shared responsibility among all party members. As the ANC celebrates its significant anniversary, the emphasis will be on unity and collaboration to reignite the party’s core values and purposes, ensuring that it emerges more robust from this challenging political landscape.Next election we are going to show you 6% together with the eff out out out out out out out out out 👍
Ethnic mobilisation was the factor in KZN? What a stupid statement from Samkelo Maseko; dont KZN people have the right to vote for political parties they like
Whose money are they using for their birthday party? Follow the money and if it’s public monies, arrest for the criminal offense it is.
One listens to speeches but hears nothing, one sees a hive of activity but it is all colour, optics and pomp. Where there is action, you see only the needless, harrowing damage done not only to physical infrastructure but to the values and soul of our nation. That is searing story of South Africa post-1994. There is no equal tragical precedence is history.
