ANC Leadership on the Line | Johannesburg News

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula is warning that a poor showing in the upcoming local elections could trigger major leadership upheaval, linking the vote directly to the party’s 2027 leadership battle and hinting at potential unrest if results disappoint. He insists the party is focused on victory, not defeat, while acknowledging that internal structures will hold current leaders accountable for any setbacks. Mbalula also confirmed over 9,000 ANC candidates are registered and is challenging the Electoral Commission’s exclusion of others, vowing to protect full party participation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28a2f25bffd6daa0