President Cyril Ramaphosa dismisses claims that the African National Congress (ANC) is “dead” in KwaZulu-Natal, despite a setback in the 2024 elections. He says the ANC remains rooted in the province and is focused on strengthening its organisation.
Ramaphosa states that the party is rebuilding its branches and restoring community support in KwaZulu-Natal in preparation for upcoming local government elections on November 4. His comments place the emphasis on ongoing internal efforts rather than declaring an organisational collapse, responding directly to assertions circulating about the ANC’s standing in the region. The reporting highlights the political context of post-election adjustments and the ANC’s campaigning and organisational work leading into the local elections.
Across the available coverage, the core point is Ramaphosa’s rejection of the “dead ANC” narrative in KZN and his insistence that restructuring and mobilisation are underway ahead of November 4.
