Ramaphosa, ANC top seven under fire over dismal election results
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Pressure is mounting for Cyril Ramaphosa and the top seven leaders of the ANC to resign. This follows local government elections on November 4, 2026, where the party received approximately 31% of the vote. Former president Thabo Mbeki and other critics argue that these poor results require accountability. However, the leaders of the ANC have rejected the demands for their resignation.
Calls for Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC’s top seven to step down have intensified after the party won about 31% of the vote in South Africa’s 4 November 2026 local government elections. Former president Thabo Mbeki and party critics say the result demands accountability, while ANC leaders reject resignation calls.