“ANC Has More Doctors Than Any Other Political Party In SA” President Cyril Ramaphosa Hit Out

African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has claimed that his party has more doctors than any other political organisation in South Africa, highlighting the presence of medical professionals within its ranks.

Ramaphosa made the remark while addressing supporters, using the party’s professional membership as an example of the calibre of individuals associated with the governing organisation.

His comments come as South Africa’s political parties intensify their campaigns ahead of the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections, with leaders seeking to convince voters of their respective parties’ strengths, experience and leadership capabilities.

The ANC president’s statement places particular emphasis on the number of medical professionals within the party, suggesting that the organisation has attracted a significant number of qualified individuals from the healthcare sector.

However, the claim has not been independently verified, and no comparative figures have been provided to establish how many registered doctors belong to the ANC or other political parties.

South Africa’s political landscape includes several organisations with members from different professional backgrounds, including medicine, law, education, business and public administration.

The presence of professionals within political parties is often highlighted during election campaigns as organisations seek to demonstrate their capacity to attract skilled individuals who can contribute to governance and public service.

For the ANC, the remarks come at a politically significant moment as it faces competition from opposition parties seeking to expand their support in municipalities across the country.

The governing party has repeatedly placed its experience in government and its historical role in South Africa’s democracy at the centre of its political messaging. Opposition parties, meanwhile, have continued to raise concerns about service delivery, unemployment, corruption and municipal governance.

Ramaphosa’s latest remarks have therefore added another talking point to the political debate ahead of the local government elections.

While his claim highlights the ANC’s professional membership, the actual number of doctors affiliated with each political party remains a matter that would require independently verifiable statistics.

Source: https://x.com/MDNnewss/status/2116588295370994125