ANC says lessons from 2021 manifesto will shape 2026 local government campaign [SOUND]

# The ANC says its 2026 local government elections manifesto will focus on fixing municipal failures by strengthening governance, improving service delivery and restoring public confidence. Following a review of its 2021 manifesto, the party acknowledged ongoing challenges, including ageing infrastructure, financial pressures and inconsistent municipal performance. The ANC’s Fébé Potgieter-Gqubule told the media the new manifesto will contain clearer targets, with greater focus on turning around struggling municipalities and ensuring communities receive reliable services: