The African National Congress has confirmed Mahlengi Bhengu’s reinstatement as its National Spokesperson after a leave of absence for personal reasons. The party expressed its gratitude to Nonceba Mhlauli for her service as the acting spokesperson during that period. Bhengu, who also serves on the party's National Executive Committee, resumes her communication duties with what the ANC described as renewed focus and energy. Her return is seen as restoring a key voice to the organization's public engagement efforts.