Larry Fazel Varrie has officially moved from the Pan Africanist Congress (PAC) to the National Coloured Congress (NCC), a shift that marks a major realignment in the political landscape of the Cape Flats ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. The move comes as parties scramble to solidify their influence in Mitchells Plain, an area widely viewed as a decisive battleground for council seats in the City of Cape Town.
Varrie, who was previously identified as the PAC mayoral candidate during a Cape Talk interview on 14 August 2026, has shifted his political home to the NCC. The party currently holds seven seats in the Cape Town City Council, making it an influential player in local decision-making and coalition negotiations. While the specific reasons for the transition remain part of ongoing discussions between the parties, Varrie has maintained his focus on activist-driven litigation.
Me, Larry Varrie, PAC Mayoral Candidate for City of Cape Town 2026, We are fighting in the Pretoria High Court against discriminatory laws right now.
Varrie has a long-standing history of political involvement within the Western Cape, including a candidacy with the First Nation Liberation Alliance (FINLA) dating back to 22 April 2014. His current legal focus involves challenging the government on matters of budget distribution and what he terms discriminatory laws. His move to the NCC is expected to sharpen the party’s campaign messaging in the southern suburbs, where voters have expressed growing frustration over service delivery and economic marginalisation.
The political contest for the 2026 elections is intensifying as smaller parties seek to challenge the Democratic Alliance’s hold on the metro. By targeting areas like Mitchells Plain, candidates like Varrie are attempting to capture the sentiment of communities that feel underserved by current municipal policies. Whether this shift provides the NCC with a strategic advantage in the upcoming polls remains a point of intense focus for local analysts.
This report relies on information sourced from verified party developments and public record, though we are currently checking with NCC leadership to confirm the date of his official induction. Cape Flats News journalists are monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they emerge.
We will next check for further details regarding Varrie’s new mandate within the NCC and any upcoming campaign events scheduled for Mitchells Plain by late Monday.