African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has sharply criticised the party’s ongoing failure to implement its own policies, calling it a “disease” that continues to undermine its effectiveness in government.
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Ramaphosa delivered the remarks during the ANC’s 5th National General Council (NGC), currently taking place at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, where delegates have gathered for a midterm review of the organisation’s progress since the last elective conference.
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The NGC serves as a key diagnostic platform, assessing whether the party’s policies, leadership choices and government deployment strategies are producing the desired outcomes for South Africans.
ANC’s Achievements and Persistent Gaps
In his political overview, Ramaphosa noted improvements in several areas of governance, including a reduction in load shedding and signs of economic growth. Despite these gains, he warned that significant shortcomings remain — particularly around service delivery.
He urged ANC deployees in government to intensify their focus on improving basic services, saying the organisation cannot afford to repeat the same mistakes.
‘A Disease We Must Rid Ourselves Of’
Ramaphosa did not mince his words when addressing the party’s biggest internal stumbling block.
“We should also focus more attention on the implementation of our decisions. The lack of implementation of our decisions is a disease which we must rid our organisations, structures and our government of,” he said.
He challenged delegates to craft bold, practical solutions to the most pressing issues confronting both the ANC and the country, insisting that the movement must demonstrate its capacity to act, not just deliberate.
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