ISANCO joins AMC in contesting EC municipalities

The Independent South African National Civics Organisation (ISANCO) has allied itself with the African Movement Congress (AMC) in their bid to contest the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality election in the Eastern Cape. ISANCO currently holds seats in several municipalities within the Eastern Cape and Gauteng provinces. In a recent development, ISANCO is now contesting the election under the AMC banner.

AMC launched its manifesto in Mthatha on Thursday, 4th March 2026. Zukile Luyenge, the party's mayoral candidate for the municipality, stated, "Our agreement with the African Movement Congress and Umsebenzi Workers' Union and ISANCO is to participate in elections. We will use the name of the African Movement Congress, as it is a political structure that is fighting for state power."

Luyenge added, "As a candidate for King Sabatha Dalindyebo municipality, as an executive mayor, the AMC said all expertise that exists in ISANCO as well as Umsebenzi will be deployed in the political arena." Residents of Mayden Farm in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, have accused the King Sabatha Dalindyebo Municipality of abruptly discontinuing their electricity supply without prior notice.