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

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

Every rand of public money should serve the people it belongs to. By identifying R38.1 billion in additional potential savings, the government is taking steps to address fraud, reduce wasteful spending and strengthen financial accountability. These efforts aim to protect taxpayers' money and ensure that more public resources can be directed towards the essential services our communities depend on. #MTBPS2026

Every GBV survivor deserves safety, dignity and justice. Government is strengthening its response to gender-based violence through R3.8 billion allocated towards recruiting more than 3 500 social workers, plans to expand specialised sexual offences courts from 55 to 101, and eight additional Thuthuzela Care Centres. These commitments aim to make support more accessible, strengthen accountability and ensure that the pursuit of justice never loses sight of the people who need it most. #MTBPS2026

Every South African deserves to feel safe in their community and have confidence that justice will be served. Government has allocated R810 million to strengthen the SAPS vehicle fleet and R823 million to support operations against gang crime and illegal mining. Together with R2.2 billion towards judicial independence and R516 millionfor commissions of inquiry, these commitments aim to strengthen public safety, uphold the rule of law and ensure greater accountability. #MTBPS2026

Every rand matters when families are working hard to make ends meet. Through the R10 billion temporary fuel levy relief, government is taking steps to ease the burden of rising fuel costs, with reductions of up to R3 per litre on diesel and R1.50 per litre on petrol from 4 November 2026. This relief is intended to help ease transport costs, support businesses and reduce pressure on the everyday expenses South Africans face. #MTBPS2026