The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking to recover from its drastic decline in the province and deal with “existential threats” by auditing branches and verifying membership, to ensure the party’s processes are credible ahead of the 2026 local government elections. 

The ANC’s plunge in support in KwaZulu-Natal, from 54% to 17%, was a wake-up call, forcing it to form a coalition government with the IFP, DA and NFP to maintain power in the province. ..

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