Cope vows to 'bounce back' in 2026 polls
The Congress of the People says it has already begun preparations for the 2026 local government elections.
The party met in Bloemfontein this weekend to reflect on the poor performance in the general elections.
Cope, which once had 30 seats in the National Assembly in 2009, now has no representation in Parliament after a dismal performance in the recent general elections.
The party’s Erick Mohlapamaswi said a lack of funds made it difficult for Cope to campaign.
"Comrades have agreed that it was a collective failure which led to the poor performance, and above all, the lack of financial resources which stifled the implementation of our elections campaign strategy.
"Unlike other parties, Copehad donors and funders but relied mainly on an IEC grant, which was only made available just days before the elections.”
Mohlapamaswi said the party is convinced it will bounce back in the next elections.
"Irrespective of the setbacks, the comrades are encouraged to soldier on and build with the Cope brand. The recommendations on the next course of action have been made to ensure we come back stronger in the coming local election in two years' time."
"We promise them that Cope will strongly come back. We will get on course and bounce back. The preparations for the next local government elections have started.”
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