By Thapelo Molefe
The ANC has opened a public nomination process for the selection of its mayoral candidates for the 2026 local government elections, saying the initiative forms part of its renewal programme and efforts to rebuild struggling municipalities.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said members of the public may nominate candidates for mayoral positions in the country’s eight metropolitan municipalities, as well as 22 secondary cities and towns.
The governing party said the process follows resolutions taken during its 114th anniversary celebrations held in Moruleng in January, where 2026 was declared “The Year of Decisive Action to Fix Local Government and Transform the Economy”.
“The African National Congress, in this hour, turns to the people of South Africa and asks the country to participate directly in identifying those who will carry the responsibility of municipal leadership as Mayors in the next term,” Bhengu
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