Nhlanhla Mabaso12 May 2024 | 8:50

Mbeki blames decline in ANC support on service delivery shortfalls

The former ANC president said the decrease in support in KwaZulu-Natal since 2019 was a clear indication of the electorate’s dissatisfaction.

Mbeki blames decline in ANC support on service delivery shortfalls

Former ANC president, Thabo Mbeki. Picture: X/MYANC

DURBAN - Former African National Congress (ANC) President Thabo Mbeki blamed the decline in party support on poor performance when it came to service delivery. 

On Saturday, Mbeki campaigned for the ruling ANC in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of May’s general elections. 

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From 2019, the party has been seeing a decrease in its support numbers in the region.

Mbeki said this was a clear indication of the electorate’s dissatisfaction.  

“It’s got to do with the performance of ANC itself. I think the people are responding to that.”