**1. Crack Down on Corruption & Clean Up Its Image
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Prosecute High-Profile Cases: Speed up trials for corrupt officials (e.g., Eskom, COVID-19 looting scandals).
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Fire Tainted Leaders: Remove officials implicated in corruption (Zondo Commission findings).
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Transparent Procurement: Implement blockchain-tracked tenders to prevent looting.
**2. Fix Service Delivery (Electricity, Water, Housing)
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Eskom & Energy Crisis: Fast-track private power deals, solar incentives, and grid repairs.
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Municipal Turnaround Plans: Deploy skilled engineers/administrators to failing ANC-run towns.
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Direct Accountability: Mayors/MECs must publicly report monthly on service improvements.
**3. Rebuild Trust Through Grassroots Engagement
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Town Halls & Citizen Feedback: Regular community meetings to address complaints (like DA does).
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Youth Jobs Program: A visible, large-scale public works initiative to counter unemployment.
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Fix Education & Healthcare: Partner with private sector for school infrastructure and clinic upgrades.
**4. Economic Reforms to Spur Growth
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Cut Red Tape: Make it easier for SMEs to operate (like DA-run WCape).
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Land Reform With Clarity: Speed up productive land redistribution (not just symbolic seizures).
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Support Township Businesses: Grants, training, and easier licensing for informal traders.
**5. Internal Party Reforms
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Merit-Based Appointments: Stop cadre deployment—appoint qualified officials.
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Youth Leadership: Promote younger, uncorrupted leaders to refresh the ANC’s image.
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Discipline Factionalism: End internal wars (e.g., RET vs. Reformists) that paralyze governance.
**6. Better Communication & PR
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Stop Blame-Shifting: Admit failures (e.g., load-shedding, sewage spills) and present solutions.
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Social Media War Room: Counter opposition narratives with real-time success stories.
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Celebrate Clean Leaders: Highlight ANC figures like Pravin Gordhan & Cyril Ramaphosa (if they deliver).
**7. Learn from the DA & Other Successes
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Copy DA’s Best Practices: E.g., Cape Town’s maintenance teams, Midvaal’s clean audits.
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Partner with Competent Parties/NGOS: If the ANC can’t fix a municipality, form a coalition with technocrats.
Biggest Risks If ANC Fails to Act:
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2024/2026 Election Losses: Losing Gauteng, KZN, and more metros to DA/EFF/IFP coalitions.
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Total Erosion of Trust: Voters (especially youth) may abandon ANC permanently.
