Shifting power and policy: Ramaphosa calls on delegates to reflect on 30 years of democracy

The African National Congress (ANC) said the shifting forces of power, both locally and internationally, mean it must re-examine its policies and how they can be implemented.

The party is currently holding its 5th National General Council (NGC) at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.

The NGC is a mid-term review to assess the progress the party has made in implementing the resolutions it adopted during its 55th National Elective Conference in 2022.

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ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has been giving the political overview, focusing on the changes in the balance of power, namely in the GNU alliance, and abroad.

“Delegates are called upon to firstly reflect upon the 30 years of democracy and secondly, to assess the balance of forces and the current conjuncture. Thirdly, to characterise the nature of the crisis we face and the implications of the NDR (National Democratic Revolution), and fourthly, to determine what should be done to address the challenges we face as a nation and organisation.”