The African National Congress (ANC) says veteran politician Frank Chikane has not withdrawn from its Johannesburg mayoral candidate race, despite reports to the contrary. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula states that Chikane “remains in contention,” directly countering claims that he had pulled out.
The ANC also uses the moment to outline potential candidates for the mayoral position, suggesting the party is continuing its internal selection process while evaluating its options. While one outlet reports a denial of Chikane’s alleged withdrawal, the broader coverage focuses on the ANC’s candidate-listing approach and the party’s effort to clarify the status of specific contenders as it prepares for municipal leadership decisions.
