Breaking: Another Senior ANC Member Has Announced His Resignation From The Party

According to a report published by Eyewitness News on Saturday, 24 October, African National Congress (ANC) leader in the City of Cape Town, Ndithini Tyhido, has resigned as a councillor just days before the upcoming local government elections. His departure comes amid a pending disciplinary process initiated by the Democratic Alliance (DA)-led municipal council over allegations that he failed to attend council-related meetings.

However, Tyhido has denied that the disciplinary proceedings influenced his decision to resign. He maintains that his primary reason for stepping down is to concentrate on campaigning for the ANC ahead of the elections.

According to Eyewitness News, Tyhido said he had never been formally charged with failing to attend council or council committee meetings. He acknowledged that a disciplinary process had been initiated over his alleged failure to attend virtual subcouncil meetings but questioned the basis for the proceedings.

Tyhido reportedly argued that the rules governing council and committee meetings did not apply in the same manner to subcouncil meetings. He also accused the DA of using the disciplinary process to embarrass an ANC leader, claiming that the matter was politically motivated.

The ANC leader indicated that he would rather dedicate his time and energy to the party’s election campaign than become involved in what he considers an unnecessary political dispute.

Tyhido has been a prominent figure within the ANC’s political structures in Cape Town, serving as the party’s metro caucus leader and criticising the DA-led municipal administration over issues affecting residents. These have included service delivery, housing, infrastructure and concerns about working-class communities.

He assumed the ANC caucus leadership position in 2025 following the departure of former leader Banele Majingo, who resigned from the ANC and joined the DA. At the time, Tyhido’s appointment was viewed by the party as an opportunity to strengthen its leadership and advance its political programme within the city council.

His resignation comes at a significant moment for the ANC as political parties prepare for the upcoming municipal elections. The development raises questions about how the party will manage its council responsibilities while continuing its campaign activities.

Despite leaving his councillor position, Tyhido has indicated that he intends to remain involved in politics by focusing on the ANC’s electoral efforts.

The dispute over his alleged meeting absences has also highlighted tensions between the ANC and the DA-led administration in Cape Town. While Tyhido has challenged the disciplinary process and questioned its motivation, his allegations do not independently establish that the proceedings were unlawful.

As reported, the circumstances surrounding the resignation and disciplinary matter remain contested, with attention now turning to the ANC’s campaign and its next steps in Cape Town.

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