ANC axes over 350 councillor candidates in 11th-hour vetting purge

Author: Norman MasungwiniPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: South Africa

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ANC axes over 350 councillor candidates in 11th-hour vetting purge

The ANC has removed over 350 councillor candidates during a last-minute vetting process ahead of the elections. This purge comes as the party seeks to strengthen its position and ensure the quality of its representatives. The specific reasons for this decision have not been disclosed, but it highlights internal tensions within the party.

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