Ours is a story of struggle, sacrifice, progress and lessons still to be learnt. As we celebrate how far we’ve come, we look ahead to the work that remains. Democracy gives every eligible voter a voice in shaping their community’s future. So, let’s come to the table, celebrate our progress, ask the hard questions and make our voices heard. Because our future starts with us. Let’s continue building better communities together. #VoteAnc2026 ​ #Letsbuildbettercommunities

ANC NEC Member Cde Andile Lungisa joined Nqubela FM’s public debate, engaging listeners on issues facing communities and the upcoming Local Government Elections. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC 2nd Deputy Secretary-General Cde Maropene Ramokgopa concluded her campaign trail in Ward 14 with a door-to-door engagement alongside NW PEC member and former ANCYL President Cde Collen Maine and the Local Election Task Team. They engaged households, listened to residents and mobilised support ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC 2nd Deputy Secretary-General Cde Maropene Ramokgopa met with the Tlokwe PCO Local Election Task Team in JB Marks Local Municipality, Dr Kenneth Kaunda Region. The engagement focused on strengthening grassroots mobilisation and election readiness ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

📍 CAMPAIGN TRAIL | GREATER TSHWANE REGION The First Deputy Secretary-General (First DSG), Cde Nomvula Mokonyane, takes the ANC campaign trail to Ward 106 in the Greater Tshwane Region on Friday, 23 October 2026. The programme will feature door-to-door engagements and a community meeting as the ANC continues to connect with residents, listen to their concerns and strengthen its commitment to building better communities. Together, let us work towards a decisive victory on 4 November 2026! 💚💛🖤 A BETTER LIFE FOR ALL! #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities #ANCCampaignTrail

Tomorrow, ANC President Cde Cyril Ramaphosa will take the ANC’s campaign to communities across the Dr WB Rubusana Region, Eastern Cape. He will engage residents door-to-door in Ward 11 and Ward 23, before a community meeting in Ward 14, listening to local priorities and building support for better services and stronger communities. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC National Chairperson Cde Gwede Mantashe takes the campaign trail to Kroonstad in the Fezile Dabi Region on Friday, 23 October, engaging ANC candidates, structures and volunteers before taking the campaign door to door in Nyakallong, Dr Cingo and Ikemeleng. The day will conclude with a community engagement at Dr Cingo School Hall as the ANC listens to residents and mobilises for the 4 November Local Government Elections. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC NEC Member Cde Thembi Simelane earlier today led door-to-door canvassing in Kobo Village, Moletjie, and Seshego, engaging with ANC voters, sharing the ANC’s message and outlining the party’s six priorities ahead of the upcoming 2026 Local Government Elections. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

The ANC’s 2026 Local Government Manifesto commits to renewing municipal infrastructure and rebuilding technical capacity. The MTBPS highlights more than R217 billion in potential IFISA investments, alongside expanded support for infrastructure projects. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

The ANC’s 2026 Local Government Manifesto commits to reliable water, dignified sanitation and reduced water losses. The National Water Action Plan supports this work by strengthening municipal performance, governance and infrastructure financing. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

The 2026 MTBPS backs stronger action against gender-based violence and femicide, including R3.8 billion to recruit more than 3,500 social workers and increased funding for forensic investigations and national coordination. By 2028/29, sexual offences courts will expand from 55 to 101, and Thuthuzela Care Centres from 72 to 80. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

The ANC’s 2026 Local Government Manifesto commits to gender-responsive budgets and greater economic opportunities for women. The 2026 MTBPS strengthens support for survivors of gender-based violence while protecting essential services for poor and vulnerable households. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunitie

The Secretary General Cde Fikile Mbalula will be leading the ANC Campaign Trail in KwaZulu-Natal with campaign activities in ANC EThekwini Region and ANC Tolomane Mnyayiza Region. #VoteANC2026 #LetContinueBuildingBetterCommunities

Better sanitation means healthier communities and greater dignity for every household. Access to improved sanitation increased from 61.7% of households in 2002 to approximately 84% in 2025. Investments in sewer infrastructure, pump stations and wastewater systems are helping address backlogs and strengthen essential services. There is more work to do, but every improvement brings us closer to cleaner, healthier communities.​ Better sanitation. Healthier lives. Stronger communities.​ #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC Deputy President Cde Paul Mashatile engaged residents at New Jerusalem and Paradise Sports Ground in Tshwane, Gauteng, as part of the ANC’s campaign to strengthen local government and build better communities. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

A proud long-time ANC supporter told Deputy President Cde Paul Mashatile that she and her son will vote ANC on 4 November. The campaign continues to take the ANC’s message to communities. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC Deputy President Cde Paul Mashatile took the ANC’s message to Tshwane, Gauteng, engaging residents of Ward 7 and mobilising support for better services and stronger local government. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC NWC Member Cde Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Ward 135 councillor candidate Cde Solomon Ndima are engaging residents in Protea Glen through the ANC’s door-to-door campaign ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC Deputy President Cde Paul Mashatile led a door-to-door campaign in Ward 7, engaging residents ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections and reaffirming the ANC’s commitment to strengthening local government and improving services. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC NEC Member, Cde Stella Tembisa Ndabeni, is on a campaign trail in Jeffreys Bay, Wards 14 and 2, alongside the Regional Chairperson, councillor candidates, and volunteers, conducting door-to-door visits. The campaign reinforces the ANC’s commitment to ensuring that service delivery reaches everyone across the Republic through credible public servants. #VoteANC2026 #LetsBuildBetterCommunities

ANC STATEMENT ON THE REMARKS OF NATIONAL CHAIRPERSON COMRADE GWEDE MANTASHE