ANC renewal 'crucial'

Ramaphosa has many culprits to fire over the next six months’.

- Brian Sokutu

A Ithough President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that the ANC's renewal is paramount in its recovery from the 40% it garnered in the May general election, political analysts said it is vital the party improve its brand image and public perception.

Ramaphosa was frank about ANC weaknesses at the recent ANC national executive committee (NEC) lekgotla.

Referring to internal challenges, Ramaphosa said: "As the 2024 elections have reminded us, there is no way that we can advance the [national democratic revolution] without effective and active structures of the alliance and the broad democratic movement.

"By the same measure, we need ANC members, volunteers, cadres and leaders who are committed, selfless and capable. They should be people who have integrity displaying advanced levels of political consciousness.