ANC Struggles as Court Bars Candidates | Johannesburg News

The Electoral Court has dealt a major blow to the ANC, stripping them of their candidate lists in four key municipalities—including Ngquza Hill and Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape—due to missed deadlines. The ruling affects 181 candidates, with 130 being proportional representation picks and 51 ward seat contenders. While the ANC can still run for ward seats in these areas, their proportional representation candidates are now off the ballot. Analysts warn this reflects deeper organizational failures and could erode voter trust, especially in historically ANC-strong regions. The party vows to keep campaigning and is exploring legal recourse, but the elections on November 4th will look dramatically different without their full slate. 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.Sources:https://iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-16-anc-will-not-field-candidates-in-two-municipalities-after-court-ruling/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33032327a5bf3f9e Report issues to [email protected].