In Conversation With Tiego Khoza- political analyst

As the race toward the African National Congress 2027 elective conference begins to take shape, a familiar but unexpected name has re-entered the conversation: Tokyo Sexwale. According to recent reporting, Sexwale’s name is being pushed by ANC structures—particularly in KwaZulu-Natal—as part of a broader push for leadership renewal within the party. A lobby group, the “Tokyo/Mvela Perspective,” has even drafted a formal motivation document positioning him as a candidate who combines struggle credentials, governance experience, and ethical leadership at a time when the ANC faces declining electoral support. This comes at a critical moment for the ANC. After losing its outright majority in the 2024 general elections, the party now governs in a coalition arrangement—raising internal concerns about its identity, direction, and leadership credibility. Sexwale’s potential return is particularly interesting given that he has been largely absent from frontline politics since 2013. His re-emergence raises questions about whether the ANC is looking backward for stability—or forward for renewal. Instagram · Twitter