By Simon Nare
The ANC has confirmed that Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provincial executive committees have been disbanded in a reconfiguration move to prepare the structures for the 2026 local government elections.
The two provinces were disbanded following poor performances in the national and provincial elections.
The party said on Wednesday that the reconfiguration was part of the decisive steps to strengthen its structures in the two provinces as discussed by the national executive committee in its meeting on 18-19 January 2025.
“Recognising the challenges faced in these key provinces, the ANC has reconfigured the provincial executive committees (PECs), incorporating the wealth of experienced leaders and veterans to reinforce stability and renewal,” it said in a statement.
It added that this intervention, aligned with the ANC Constitution, was part of a broader strategy to rebuild the movement and prepare for the local polls.
The party said the reconfiguration marked a substantial step in consolidating the ANC’s presence, reconnecting with communities and restoring public confidence.
It said while veterans would be deployed to lead the party in the two provinces, the leadership of Gauteng and KZN would focus on inspiring hope, addressing electoral setbacks, and driving transformation and development in line with the ANC’s renewal agenda
Engagements with the PECs have already been held to communicate the decision of the NEC and the next phase included direct engagements with regional structures in both provinces, followed by a comprehensive induction of the reconfigured provincial leadership and strategic planning sessions.
“These efforts will provide a structured framework for renewal, political education and the implementation of the 2024 ANC manifesto. The ANC remains committed to gender parity, youth participation, non-racialism and the revitalisation of its structures,” it said.
Speculation is that former mayor Amos Masondo will be the convenor for Gauteng and former minister Jeff Radebe for KwaZulu-Natal.
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