Media Statement

The African National Congress (ANC), led by its Secretary General, Comrade Fikile Mbalula, today met with the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team (PTT), accompanied by NEC members deployed full-time at the National Office, to brief them on the decisions of the National Working Committee (NWC).

The KZN PTT was appointed in February 2025 with a clear mandate to rebuild and strengthen organisational structures within the framework of the ANC National Conference resolutions, the Constitution of the organisation, the ANC Elections Manifesto, and all relevant policies.

Following the conclusion of its term, the NWC undertook a comprehensive review of the PTT’s performance, informed by engagements with both the PTT and all Regional Task Teams (RTTs) across the province. Arising from this process, the NWC has taken decisions on the way forward regarding the reconfiguration of structures in KwaZulu-Natal.

At this stage, the ANC has announced the Officials of the reconstituted Provincial Task Team, with the full composition of the PTT, including Regional Task Teams, to be announced in the coming week. The following are accordingly announced as PTT Officials:

• Mike Mabuyakhula – Provincial Convenor
• Bongi Sithole-Moloi – 1st Deputy Provincial Convenor
• Siboniso Duma – 2nd Deputy Provincial Convenor
• James Nxumalo – Provincial Coordinator
• Siphesihle Mdaka – Deputy Coordinator
• Nomagugu Simelane – Fundraiser

The ANC expresses its profound appreciation to the outgoing team led by Comrade Jeff Radebe for steering the organisation during a difficult period, following a strategic electoral setback that saw the ANC attain approximately 40% support nationally and 17% in KwaZulu-Natal. Their contribution laid a critical foundation for organisational renewal and rebuilding.

The newly appointed PTT is entrusted with the responsibility of leading the organisation in the province towards the 2026 Local Government Elections. In line with organisational processes, branch, regional and provincial conferences will be convened in 2027, after the Local Government Elections.The ANC has further reiterated its directive to all provinces to convene Regional General Meetings over the coming weekend. These meetings will receive briefings from NEC deployees on the outcomes of the Special NEC meeting, particularly in relation to the South African Communist Party’s decision to contest elections independently.

In addition, the ANC is undertaking a process to realign its organisational structures in line with the new ward demarcations as announced by the Municipal Demarcation Board. Consultations with structures are underway and will culminate in the adoption of organisational guidelines to guide this process. The ANC remains resolute in its commitment to organisational renewal, unity, and disciplined implementation of its strategic mandate as it continues to serve the people of South Africa

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