Behind the Party Line: Abantu Batho Congress (ABC)

Published Apr 8, 2024, 10:28 AM

Abantu Batho Congress is a South African political party founded by entrepreneur Philani 'PG' Mavundla. It positions itself as an Afrocentric, Pan-Africanist, and womanist revolutionary movement. In January 2021, Mandisa Mashego, former Economic Freedom Fighters Gauteng leader, joined the party. The party participated in the 2021 South African municipal elections, focusing on Durban and the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. During the municipal elections, the party secured 25 seats, with 23 in Kwazulu-Natal and two in Limpopo. Last August, Mavundla shared news of the newly appointed members who will be part of the party's national executive committee (NEC). Among these appointments were Bonginkosi Nxusa, the former National Freedom Party (NFP) Mayor of the eDumbe local municipality, and Jackie Shandu, who have taken up senior roles within the ABC party in anticipation of the elections. The party recently launched its manifesto and its president joins us to tell us about the party’s stance ahead of 29 May.

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