ANC reaffirms support for President Ramaphosa after Constitutional Court ruling
The African National Congress (ANC) reaffirmed full support for President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Section 89 matter, dismissing speculation about his recall. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula stated the party remains focused on the 2026 Local Government Elections and confirmed Ramaphosa will challenge aspects of the Section 89 process in court.
The African National Congress (ANC) has reaffirmed its full and continuing support for President Cyril Ramaphosa after the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the Section 89 matter involving his office. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addressed media in Cape Town following a special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, dismissing claims the party discussed recalling Ramaphosa. Mbalula clarified the NEC did not consider recalling or removing Ramaphosa, emphasizing his mandate remains intact until the ANC’s 2027 national conference. The court’s ruling, he said, focused solely on parliamentary procedure and did not find Ramaphosa guilty of wrongdoing or order his removal. The ANC confirmed Ramaphosa will challenge aspects of the Section 89 process in court, arguing the judgment does not disrupt governance. Mbalula stressed the party’s commitment to the 2026 Local Government Elections, with manifesto consultations and candidate selections underway for the November 4 vote. Organizational changes were also announced, including the replacement of Provincial Executive Committees with Provincial Task Teams in the Eastern Cape and Gauteng. Despite political developments, Mbalula insisted the ANC’s priority remains rebuilding structures and delivering governance without interruption.
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