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Failure: Thousands gathered to receive the ANC Manifesto 2026 and its vision for local government at Riverside, Diepsloot. Photo: My ANC
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The ANC admitted it failed . . . that may be its riskiest campaign move yet

At its manifesto launch, the ANC took an unusual gamble by publicly acknowledging where it has failed. Will this calculated admission rebuild voter trust, or simply arm the…

  • Nyasha Mcbride Mpani
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