# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party is implementing a structured plan to address service delivery, infrastructure and governance challenges through a national war room system. Addressing the evolving relationship with the South African Communist Party, Mbalula says councilors and government departments must respond to community concerns. Mbalula also confirmed that only approved party conferences will be allowed to continue. He confirmed that branch meetings for candidate selection ahead of the 2026 local government elections began on 1 April under strict guidelines.
ANC implementing plan to address governance challenges