Ace Magashule, the leader of the new African Congress for Transformation (ACT) party, has strongly criticized his former party, the African National Congress (ANC). He claims the ANC has betrayed the people of South Africa and has been in decline since 2017.
Speaking at a media briefing, Magashule said internal fights and leadership battles within the ANC have made it unable to govern effectively. He pointed to the country’s failing infrastructure and poor service delivery as proof.
“The ANC is not united, and the poor state of our municipalities is a clear reflection of this,” Magashule stated. He listed water shortages, power cuts, and bad roads as examples of the ANC’s failure.
Magashule, who was once the Secretary-General of the ANC before being suspended, argued that current leaders are more focused on their own political battles than on helping people. He said the ANC has moved away from its original mission to help the poor and marginalized.
He formed the ACT party to restore hope and focus on unity, service delivery, and accountability. “South Africans deserve better than empty promises and broken municipalities,” he declared.
Political experts suggest that Magashule’s comments are part of a larger effort by new parties to win over voters who are unhappy with the ANC. With frequent service delivery protests across the country, these new parties believe the ruling party’s support is weakening.
As the next elections approach in 2026, Magashule’s message of the ANC’s betrayal is likely to appeal to voters who feel let down by the party that once led the fight for freedom.
