Mbalula Shuts Down Ramaphosa Resignation Rumours

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has dismissed reports claiming that President Cyril Ramaphosa offered to resign following the African National Congress’s disappointing performance in the recent local government elections.

Speaking during an interview with Radio Islam, Mbalula insisted that Ramaphosa had never indicated an intention to step down during any official ANC briefing or discussions held after the elections.

The rumours emerged after the governing party suffered a significant decline in electoral support, receiving approximately 31% of the national vote. Following the results, speculation circulated that Ramaphosa had considered taking responsibility for the party’s poor performance, potentially through resignation.

However, Mbalula strongly rejected the claims, maintaining that the ANC leadership remains behind the president.

He explained that the party’s immediate priority is to examine the election results, understand why voters have become dissatisfied and develop strategies to rebuild public confidence.

Other senior ANC leaders, including party chairperson Gwede Mantashe and Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane, have also dismissed reports of a possible resignation. Ramaphosa himself reportedly described the allegations as “preposterous”.

Meanwhile, the ANC is preparing a comprehensive report for its National Executive Committee to assess the electoral setback and determine the organisation’s next steps.

Mbalula emphasised that the party must focus on unity, political stability and organisational renewal rather than entertaining unconfirmed leadership speculation.

The coming weeks are expected to bring further discussions about the ANC’s political future.

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