Mbeki Blames Ramaphosa For ANC’s Decline, Wants Him to Resign

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has criticised Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership, questioning the direction of the African National Congress (ANC) since Ramaphosa became president of both the country and the governing party.

Mbeki argued that the ANC has struggled under Ramaphosa’s leadership, suggesting that the president would be justified in stepping down following the party’s disappointing performance in the 2026 local government elections.

He also called on other senior ANC leaders to take responsibility for the electoral setback, saying those in leadership positions should consider resigning rather than shifting blame.

“Normally, in all of these democratic countries, when there’s a major disaster like this one, the leaders resign. They take responsibility. We are at fault for this,” Mbeki said.

His comments come as the ANC faces growing pressure to account for its declining electoral support and reassess its leadership.

The remarks also follow reports that Ramaphosa had considered resigning as ANC president after the party’s poor election showing. However, Ramaphosa has dismissed the reports, describing claims that he intends to step down as “preposterous rumours”.

Mbeki’s intervention adds to the growing debate within the ANC about accountability, leadership and the party’s future direction.

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