{
  "id": 10006342,
  "title": "Ramaphosa says ANC renewal is gaining momentum in KZN",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/ramaphosa-says-anc-renewal-is-gaining-momentum-in-kzn",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T15:30:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/ramaphosa-says-anc-renewal-is-gaining-momentum-in-kzn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the party's efforts to renew support in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are gaining traction following their electoral setbacks in the 2024 elections. Ramaphosa addressed supporters in Umlazi, a town south of Durban, a region that saw a significant drop in ANC voter support during the 2024 elections. Despite the decline, Ramaphosa expressed confidence in the ANC's ability to rebuild its base, stating that the party has an active following that could translate into increased voter turnout in upcoming local government elections on the 4th of November.\n\nRamaphosa engaged with residents in KZN, highlighting the positive response his party received and the latent support for the ANC that was previously unacknowledged. He emphasized the overwhelming positive reception, noting that the level of support for the African National Congress is palpable. \"Our people are overjoyed to see us and interact with their leaders,\" he said.\n\nHowever, Ramaphosa acknowledged ongoing challenges, particularly in the Molweni area of Durban, where residents are still living in homes damaged by floods in 2022. Among those affected were 28 people who died and 7 who remain missing. Ramaphosa assured the community that efforts to rebuild homes and relocate families are underway, though some delays have been experienced. Despite these setbacks, he reiterated that the promises made will eventually be fulfilled without any doubt.",
  "summary": "ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa says ANC renewal gaining momentum in KwaZulu-Natal",
  "key_points": [
    "ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says KZN renewal efforts are gaining momentum.",
    "ANC faces electoral setbacks in 2024 elections with reduced voter support.",
    "Ramaphosa assures promises for home rebuilds will be fulfilled."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}