By AGISANANG SCUFF
16 October 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) said it has extended its heartfelt appreciation to the people of South Africa following the outcomes of the recent by-elections. The party said these results reflect the people’s enduring confidence in the ANC and affirm the growing strength of their renewal and service delivery programme that continues to take shape following the recent Special NEC on Local Government and the Roll Call of Councillors.
The ANC national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu said the ANC celebrates the people’s victories across the country. Bhengu said in Musina Local Municipality in the Vhembe Region (Limpopo), the ANC triumphed decisively, electing councillor Raymond Mashudu Nyathi to serve the community with dedication and accountability.
“In the Dr AB Xuma Local Municipality in the Chris Hani Region (Eastern Cape), the people reaffirmed their confidence in the ANC through the election of councillor Vuyiswa Poswa. In the Langeberg Local Municipality in the Boland Region (Western Cape), councillor Daniel
Baadjies, successfully retained the ward for the ANC, demonstrating that even in contested terrain, the people continue to trust the ANC to lead them.
“We express our deepest gratitude to the communities of Musina, Dr AB Xuma and Langeberg, and to every voter, volunteer, activist and supporter who made these victories possible. We also thank the people of Soweto,
Swellendam and Ramotshere Moiloa for their participation and commitment to democracy,” she said.
Bhengu further said these outcomes reaffirm the ANC bond with the people and strengthen their resolve to work harder, rebuild confidence and serve with integrity. She added that the Local Government Action Plan, adopted earlier this year, has sharpened the movement’s focus on service delivery performance, discipline and accountability among councillors.
“It serves as a compass for ensuring that ANC-led municipalities deliver with urgency, efficiency and consistency. Guided by the principles of consultation, openness, transparency and redress, every ANC councillor is expected to embody the values of ethical leadership and people-centred governance in daily service to their communities.
“The recent by-elections have shown that renewal is not a slogan but a living reality. The ANC is regaining stability, unity and trust as our cadres reconnect with the people and serve with renewed discipline and purpose. We remain committed to delivery, accountability and ethical leadership,” said Bhengu.
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