ANC to Headhunt Mayoral Candidates and Open Public Nominations for 2026
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- •The ANC announced the headhunting initiative on April 10, 2026.
- •Public nominations for mayoral candidates are being invited as part of the selection process.
- •ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula publicly confirmed the party's plan to seek capable candidates.
- •The 2026 local elections in South Africa are scheduled to take place later this year.
- •The ANC aims to address governance challenges in municipalities through this candidate selection strategy.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the ANC successfully recruits highly capable mayoral candidates the party could improve its performance in the 2026 local elections and strengthen governance in key municipalities.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)ANC plans to headhunt capable mayoral candidates and invite public nominations for 2026 electionsAFRICANews24 (South Africa)News24 | ANC to start headhunting ‘capable’ mayoral candidates, says MbalulaFINANCEFinancial Times - WorldSouth Africa’s ANC looks to shore up power as local elections loom