Ramaphosa calls on all ANC members to campaign for the municipal elections

The African National Congress (ANC) is now shifting its attention to preparations for the upcoming Local Government Elections as it sets its sight to regain support in municipalities where the party has lost support.

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on members to actively campaign for the party ahead of the municipal elections.

Ramaphosa issued the instruction during the ANC's 114th birthday rally at Moruleng stadium, just outside Rustenburg in the North West at the weekend.

Ramaphosa outlined six key priorities the party must focus on this year, both internally and within government.

These include fixing local government, tackling crime, driving economic transformation and strengthening organisational renewal.

However, the party acknowledges a growing trust deficit among voters and a decline in public confidence.

Ramaphosa called on all ANC  members not to fold their arms.

"We want to make it clear: all anc members will be required, as per the constitution, to campaign for ANC victory in the forthcoming local government elections. There must be no confusion.”

The municipal elections are expected to take place in November, or before the end of the January 2027 deadline.