us send a clear and powerful message that the ANC remains the only movement committed to service delivery, economic transformation, and a better life for all. Those who put personal gain above the needs of the people have no place in leadership. Now is the time to rally behind the ANC, to strengthen the movement, and to elect leaders who will stand firm in their commitment to the people. We call on every voter to reaffirm their trust in the ANC and ensure an even stronger mandate in the by-elections,” Ngxanga said.22:T678,

THE ANC in the Northern Cape has urged its voters to keep the party in power in the upcoming by-elections in the Namakhoi and Karoo Hoogland municipalities after two ANC councillors walked over to the PA.

ANC provincial secretary Deshi Ngxanga accused the councillors of “betraying their communities” and condemned their actions as “disgraceful”.

“These individuals were elected under the ANC banner, entrusted by the people to uphold the values and vision of our movement. Their defection is not just political opportunism - it is a direct betrayal of the very communities that placed their faith in them. However, history has proven that the ANC is bigger than individuals. Our people do not vote for opportunists, they vote for the movement that has consistently fought for a better life for all. No single person defines the ANC - the ANC belongs to the people,” said Ngxanga.

He called on voters to reject these “self-serving acts” and reaffirm their trust in the ANC in the upcoming by-elections.

“Let us send a clear and powerful message that the ANC remains the only movement committed to service delivery, economic transformation, and a better life for all. Those who put personal gain above the needs of the people have no place in leadership. Now is the time to rally behind the ANC, to strengthen the movement, and to elect leaders who will stand firm in their commitment to the people. We c

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Northern Cape ANC accuses defecting councillors of 'disgraceful' behaviour