ANC Councillors Ordered to Prioritise Service Delivery in 100 Days
At a Roll-Call meeting, the African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) gave clear directives to all ANC municipal councillors across the country. Councillors were given 100 days to show visible improvements in core service delivery areas, or face dismissal.
What Happened
The ANC’s top leadership concluded a strategic Roll-Call meeting with strict marching orders to its local government representatives. The central message is to fix basic services or step aside.
Councillors were told that potholes must be repaired, refuse collected on time, water leaks fixed promptly, and street lights restored. Housing projects that have stalled must be unblocked through direct engagement with communities and departments.
Councillors must also spend less time in offices and more time on the ground, including regular ward-based public meetings and door-to-door visits.
“Service delivery is not an abstract policy, but the daily lived reality of communities,” the NEC stated.
Official Response
The NEC laid down a zero-tolerance approach to non-performance. Councillors must report monthly, subject themselves to performance reviews, and lead by example in restoring discipline, humility, and integrity in public service.
Those who fail will be removed from office.
They are also directed to:
- Reject and report corruption, including within ANC structures
- Manage municipal resources responsibly
- Reconnect with residents through listening campaigns and feedback channels
- Champion local economic development with a focus on women and youth
“The movement cannot afford to carry leaders who fail the people,” the NEC warned.
Community Impact
The 100-day mandate signals a shift toward people-centred governance amid widespread dissatisfaction over poor municipal performance. The ANC wants councillors to work closely with civil society, traditional leaders, and faith-based groups to build inclusive development partnerships.
The NEC says this is not just an ANC agenda, but a national call to action for all sectors—labour, business, and communities to play a role in rebuilding functional municipalities.
If successful, the campaign could:
- Improve public trust
- Stabilise struggling municipalities
- Create jobs through local economic development
