South African’s National Liberation Movement

Media Advisory

ANC CONVENES SPECIAL NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NEC) MEETING

The African National Congress (ANC) will convene a Special National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting on Friday, 10 April 2026, at Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre. This special sitting of the NEC will focus specifically on the evolving relationship between the ANC and the South African Communist Party (SACP), in the context of the SACP’s decision to contest elections.

The NEC will deliberate on the political, organisational, and alliance implications of this development, guided by the historic mission of the liberation movement and the need to safeguard unity, coherence, and the strategic objectives of the Alliance.

Members of the media are invited to attend a media briefing that will outline the ANC’s process for the selection and launch of mayoral candidates, communicate key timelines, and open the call for public submissions of suitable candidates to serve our communities.

Details are as follows:

Media Briefing

Date: Friday, 10 April 2026
Time: 11h00
Venue: Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre, Boksburg

Special NEC Meeting

Date: Friday, 10 April 2026
Time: 14h00
Venue: Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre, Boksburg

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ISSUED BY THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS.

Mahlengi Bhengu
National Spokesperson

Mangaliso Khonza
National Communications Manager
063 610 3681

Mothusi Shupinyane Ka Ndaba
Media Liaison Officer
084 498 0105