ANC news: What’s happening with the African National Congress

The ANC has been South Africa’s leading party since 1994. That long run means its decisions shape daily life — from power cuts to public services and national budgets. On this tag page you’ll find breaking updates, faction fights, policy shifts, and clear context so you can tell what matters.

We track leadership moves inside the party: presidential contests, National Executive Committee decisions, and how provincial leaders influence national choices. Names you’ll see often include Cyril Ramaphosa and other top figures when major announcements or disputes break out.

Corruption probes, court cases, and disciplinary actions often change the ANC picture fast. When legal or ethics stories drop, we explain the timeline and the likely political fallout — not just headlines, but what it means for voters and services.

What to watch right now

Here are the concrete signs to follow so you know whether an ANC story matters beyond the press cycle:

• Leadership battles: Factional fights decide policy direction. If the NEC shifts, expect changes in appointments and priorities.
• Policy shifts: Watch for budget promises, land reform moves, and economic plans. These affect jobs, investment, and inflation.
• Service delivery: Power outages, water shortages, and municipal performance link back to party choices. For example, Eskom loadshedding decisions often spark political blame and urgent policy responses.
• Elections & local polls: Municipal and national election results reveal where the ANC is gaining or losing ground — a good bellwether for future politics.
• Legal and ethics probes: Court rulings and commissions change political fortunes overnight. We track outcomes and what they mean for leadership stability.

How to use this tag

Want quick, useful reading? Start with the latest headlines here, then read the short explainer we attach to each major story. Ask three simple questions when you read a report: Who benefits? Who loses? What follows next? That helps you separate dramatic claims from real political impact.

We also link to primary documents and speeches when available — party statements, court papers, and budget notes — so you can check the source. If you care about local effects, follow provincial stories and municipal coverage: national policy only becomes real at that level.

If you want updates, follow the tag or sign up for alerts. We’ll send concise summaries when big ANC developments happen, plus plain-English analysis so you can stay informed without wading through jargon.

Questions about a specific ANC story? Send them our way — we’ll try to explain the stakes and what to watch next.