# The ANC says the outcome of the local government elections has placed before the party a serious political responsibility to listen to the people, confront its shortcomings and provide leadership. The party will convene an extended special National Executive Committee meeting in Gauteng today. The ANC has been pushed out of the leading position in several key metropolitan councils, including Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni. ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu says the party’s response must not be reduced to negotiations for municipal positions:
ANC to adopt a mandate guide for its coalition negotiations team [SOUND]
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