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In Conversation With Advocate Zwelethu Madasa

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The African National Congress (ANC) has tightened its rules and guidelines to select candidates to represent the party ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. This was announced by the party’s Electoral Committee at a media briefing at the ANC’s Headquarters in Johannesburg today.
The party says the revised rules are aimed at improving the capacity of its councillors to provide strategic direction and oversight to municipalities.
Amongst the selection criteria is that candidates must possess a matric certificate and/or have the capacity or experience to make a constructive contribution within the municipal council.
ANC Electoral Chairperson Kgalema Motlanthe says, “The minimum qualification is now mandatory and also that the mayoral candidates for the metros and the secondary cities shall be handled by the national officials. This is to ensure that they select people who bring expertise and the requisite qualifications to occupy those positions.”
18 Nov 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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