The ANC held a two-day provincial executive committee lekgotla at the Moses Links Community Hall in Louisvale, Upington, to review its poor electoral performance.
THE ANC held a two-day provincial executive committee (PEC) lekgotla at the Moses Links Community Hall in Louisvale, Upington, to review its poor electoral performance.
The event concluded on Monday.
During the recent national provincial elections, support for the ANC in the Northern Cape dropped to 49.3 percent, resulting in no outright majority.
ANC provincial chairperson Dr Zamani Saul acknowledged the “difficult” May election outcomes and highlighted the importance of introspection within both the ANC and the provincial government.
Saul was left red-faced after he predicted that the ANC would take a 62 percent win.
He acknowledged the “electoral defeat and the resultant new political reality”.
“With the ANC’s support having fallen below 50 percent in the Province, the lekgotla is tasked with outlining a recovery strategy ahead of the 2026 local government elections,” said Saul.
He recognised the need to unify the regions and restore trust among voters, rebuild ANC branches in wards, prioritise internal unity and avoid “divisive tactics on social media”.
Alliance partners pointed out that the ANC’s disappointing performance was underscored by unemployment, corruption, rising levels of gender-based violence, poverty and inequality and the ongoing energy crisis.
ANC provincial secretary Deshi Ngxanga expressed the need for greater responsiveness to the community’s needs and to urgently prioritise basic service delivery.
“The lekgotla framework, presented during the session, calls for the effective implementation of the ANC’s resolutions and election manifesto. It highlights key strategic priorities, such as combating corruption, tackling the challenges of unemployment and underdevelopment,” said Ngxanga.
He added that delegates should develop action plans to win back lost municipalities and restore the people’s confidence in the movement.
