ANC Elects 2022

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ANC: ‘State must fund us’, and other eyebrow-raising resolutions

Rebecca Davis

The ANC’s financial woes are no secret — and its 55th national conference thinks the solution might lie in increased government handouts.

The SA Show’s Xmas Special: Somebody please check on Daddy’s little Dudu and her pet RETs

Malibongwe Tyilo

The South Africa Show’s portrayal of a daughter’s love for her father, her Machiavellian machinations to save him from his fate, and her eventual descent into madness, make for one of the most tragically captivating performances ever seen on screen. Brava!!!!

Zuma’s influence on the wane as KZN fails to deliver at ANC conference

Chris Makhaye

As soon as the results of the ANC’s 55th national conference were announced, it became clear that the biggest loser was the KwaZulu-Natal ANC — ironically, the province with the largest number of delegates at 877.

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In the words of the President – Multiple crises facing SA, including ANC failures, call for decisive action

Cyril Ramaphosa 8 January 2023

The ANC shares its message to the people on the streets of Botshabelo, Bloemfontein on 07 January 2023.Photo:Felix Dlangamandla/Daily Maverick

Fikile Mbalula berates ANC officials after party bigwigs get a close-up view of potholed Free State

Nonkululeko Njilo 8 January 2023

ANC constitutional changes not passed after ‘tired’ delegates abandon all-night meeting

Queenin Masuabi 7 January 2023

ANC hints that a future coalition government could become a reality

Velani Ludidi 6 January 2023

A general view of ANC delegates at the party's 55th national conference at Nasrec in Johannesburg, South Africa on 16 December 2022. (Photo: Leila Dougan)

ANC: ‘State must fund us’, and other eyebrow-raising resolutions

Rebecca Davis 6 January 2023

Duma says KZN willing to help in ANC mediation efforts to resolve Ramaphosa-Zuma conflict

Chris Makhaye 6 January 2023

Chairperson of the ANC subcommittee on organisational renewal, Fasiha Hassan. (Photo: Twitter)

ANC resolves to keep step-aside rule, with case reviews every six months

Queenin Masuabi 6 January 2023

Gwede Mantashe with Former President Kgalema Motlanthe at the ANC’s 55th General Conference held at Nasrec Expo.Photo:Felix Dlangamandla/Daily Maverick

ANC’s electoral committee to probe complaint that its national conference was marred by vote-buying

Nonkululeko Njilo 27 December 2022

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In the words of the President – Multiple crises facing SA, including ANC failures, call for decisive action

Cyril Ramaphosa 8 January 2023

Fikile Mbalula berates ANC officials after party bigwigs get a close-up view of potholed Free State

Nonkululeko Njilo 8 January 2023

ANC constitutional changes not passed after ‘tired’ delegates abandon all-night meeting

Queenin Masuabi 7 January 2023

ANC hints that a future coalition government could become a reality

Velani Ludidi 6 January 2023

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The charts below show how many branch nominations each candidate received ahead of the conference.

Analysis

Members of the ANC top 7 on stage at the ANC's 55th national conference at Nasrec in Johannesburg, South Africa on 20 December 2022. Photo: Emilie Gambade

The ANC is not fit for purpose in an open democratic society — and most South Africans now agree

Ray Hartley and Greg Mills 10 January 2023

Let’s not have illusions over ANC conference election results, we need a reset

Raymond Suttner 9 January 2023

ANC supporters during the January 8th statement address by President Cyril Ramaphosa (not pictured) on 08 January 2023 at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein. (Photo: Felix Dlangamandla / Daily Maverick)

Viva policy uncertainty! ANC resolves to remain irresolute when it comes to economic policy

Ed Stoddard 9 January 2023

In 2023, Ramaphosa’s ANC will have to lead, or lose the people of South Africa

Stephen Grootes 8 January 2023

Cry of the people – ‘ANC needs to get its act together if it hopes to win the 2024 elections’

Nonkululeko Njilo 8 January 2023

KZN ANC licks wounds during reconvened conference in Mangaung after Nasrec defeat

Chris Makhaye 5 January 2023

With 70% of the new NEC in his corner, Ramaphosa no longer has excuse for inaction

Rebecca Davis 22 December 2022

President Cyril Ramaphosa and newly-appointed deputy president Paul Mashatile embrace following the announcement of the top seven during the ANC's 55th national conference at Nasrec in Johannesburg, South Africa on 19 December 2022. (Photo: Emilie Gambade)

With ANC election done, here’s what’s next on Ramaphosa’s list: The crumbling state, Cabinet reshuffle, 2024 polls

Marianne Merten 19 December 2022

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In the words of the President – Multiple crises facing SA, including ANC failures, call for decisive action

Fikile Mbalula berates ANC officials after party bigwigs get a close-up view of potholed Free State

ANC constitutional changes not passed after ‘tired’ delegates abandon all-night meeting

ANC hints that a future coalition government could become a reality

ANC: ‘State must fund us’, and other eyebrow-raising resolutions

Duma says KZN willing to help in ANC mediation efforts to resolve Ramaphosa-Zuma conflict

ANC resolves to keep step-aside rule, with case reviews every six months

ANC’s electoral committee to probe complaint that its national conference was marred by vote-buying

In the words of the President – Multiple crises facing SA, including ANC failures, call for decisive action

Fikile Mbalula berates ANC officials after party bigwigs get a close-up view of potholed Free State

ANC constitutional changes not passed after ‘tired’ delegates abandon all-night meeting

ANC hints that a future coalition government could become a reality

Analysis

The ANC is not fit for purpose in an open democratic society — and most South Africans now agree

Let’s not have illusions over ANC conference election results, we need a reset

In 2023, Ramaphosa’s ANC will have to lead, or lose the people of South Africa

Cry of the people – ‘ANC needs to get its act together if it hopes to win the 2024 elections’

KZN ANC licks wounds during reconvened conference in Mangaung after Nasrec defeat

With 70% of the new NEC in his corner, Ramaphosa no longer has excuse for inaction

With ANC election done, here’s what’s next on Ramaphosa’s list: The crumbling state, Cabinet reshuffle, 2024 polls

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