Nomvula Mokonyane Drops Shocking Confession Over ANC Election Disaster

Voter turnout in the 2026 local elections was lower than expected, according to Nomvula Mokonyane, the First Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), in part because the ruling party had a track record of poor carrier transport in municipalities that had previously been ANC-ruled.

Her comments coincide with growing voter dissatisfaction as cities encounter persistent issues like water scarcity, inconsistent municipal services, and uncollected refuse.

While speaking to the media at Midrand’s Gallagher Convention Center—home to the Electoral Commission of South Africa’s (IEC) Results Operations Center—Mokongyane addressed the impact of the ANC’s reference to some of its traditional supporters.

She did admit that when comparing political events, locals are placing more stock in actual international reports than in marketing campaign promises.

Many people in South Africa still have serious issues with access to clean water, electricity, adequate sanitation, and regular garbage collection. Without these essential services, citizens often lose faith in their city’s political leadership.

According to Mokonyane, the ANC should stop ignoring the dissatisfaction felt by various groups, especially in townships and other places where the party has traditionally enjoyed strong electoral support.

She continued by outlining the issues that people in Soweto and the older townships face, mentioning issues like poverty rules and the purported seizure of property.

Even in areas where the ANC isn’t in power, Mokonyane says the party should still step in and fix problems that regular people face.

She argued that the party’s renewal program should prioritise repairing connections with groups over concentrating solely on institutional reforms.

Mokonyane said that even more powerful ANC chapters wouldn’t be sufficient if the same problems persisted without real assistance.

Her remarks illustrate the ANC’s hard political reality, which is to win back public support after years of criticism over its performance in recent elections.

As various political parties campaign for the 2026 local authorities elections, promising to increase municipal obligation and invest in infrastructure, service transport is once again in the spotlight.

Political corporations are also worried about a decline in voter participation. With only 45.86% of the population casting ballots in South Africa’s local government elections in 2021, it’s clear that getting people involved in local politics is becoming more difficult.

With Mokonyane’s admission, the ANC has a major problem: it can’t deliver on its renewal promises in terms of actual network benefits.

Ultimately, locals lack an interest in attending political speeches. One government that is responsive to their concerns, has well-maintained roads, a steady supply of water, and runs efficiently might be the ideal option for them.

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