ANC targets 90% vote in Limpopo elections
President Ramaphosa urged Limpopo to deliver over 90% of votes in the November 4 local government elections.
The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo faces pressure to achieve President Cyril Ramaphosa's goal of over 90% of the vote in the local government elections on November 4. Provincial leaders, including chair Phophi Ramathuba, have been campaigning across the province to secure this target. Ramaphosa had previously expressed his expectation for Limpopo to deliver higher numbers than the 70% received in the 2024 elections.
Provincial chair Phophi Ramathuba urged voters to cast their ballots for the ANC, referencing the sacrifices of past leaders like Oliver Tambo. ANC provincial spokesperson Tony Rachoene stated the party views the 90% target as a challenge to intensify campaign efforts, aiming to win all wards and municipalities. He expressed confidence in achieving a decisive majority due to strong internal unity and support mobilisation.
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party leader Jacob Zuma released a video urging South Africans to vote in the November 4 elections, stating his party is ready to govern. Zuma is expected to address supporters at KwaMashu on November 1. Political analyst Solly Rashilo suggested the 90% target might be ambitious, noting that municipal elections are influenced by service delivery and local dissatisfaction.
Why it mattersSouth African voters in Limpopo are being urged by the ruling ANC party to vote for them in the upcoming local government elections.