National Working Committee of the African National Congress

The National Working Committee of the African National Congress, also known by its acronym the NWC, is a political body that comprises the top leaders of the African National Congress, South Africa's governing party. It is composed of 27 members, the "Top Seven" officials and 20 additional members who are elected by the party's National Executive Committee as soon as the National Conference concludes.

The NWC is responsible for the day-to-day running of the party and makes recommendations to the NEC.^[1]