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Ramaphosa Insists ANC Remains Capable of Governing Amid Mounting Challenges

By eNCA

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his party's capacity to govern, even as it faces mounting electoral pressure and questions over its credibility. Ramaphosa made the remarks while campaigning in Thembisa ahead of the local government elections, where residents have repeatedly raised concerns about poor service delivery, especially the unreliable water supply.

Ramaphosa acknowledged that access to consistent water remains one of the biggest daily struggles for residents. He said the government is treating water provision as a national priority and is actively working to resolve the country's water-related challenges.

He also stressed the need for urgent economic reforms to attract investment and stimulate sustainable growth, saying that greater policy certainty, stability, technological advancement and a skilled workforce would be essential to strengthening the economy.

The ANC, however, continues to operate in a difficult political climate. The party has experienced a sustained drop in electoral support and is grappling with the consequences of missing the deadline to submit candidate lists in six municipalities. The ANC is contesting the Independent Electoral Commission's ruling on the matter in the Electoral Court.

Despite these setbacks, Ramaphosa maintained that the party's difficulties should not be interpreted as a sign of its decline. He argued that the ANC remains firmly established across the country, supported by a strong membership base and functioning structures.

The outcome of the Electoral Court case could have a major impact on the ANC's performance in the municipalities affected by the candidate list dispute.