The ANC in the Eastern Cape is facing a major crisis over its candidate lists ahead of the local government elections. Provincial chair Oscar Mabuyane has described the situation as “catastrophic”, alleging that names on the lists submitted to the IEC differed from those endorsed by ANC structures. The party is now pursuing legal avenues, while questions are being raised about who was responsible for the changes and how the process broke down. So, what went wrong, who must account, and what happens next?

The National Briefing · Sep 22, 2026 · 10m

Guest: Yanga Zicina, ANC Eastern Cape spokesperson