What does the cryptic crossword clue "Compère party in Cape Town with husband on arm dancing (9)" mean?

The definition is "Compère". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ANC (synonym="African National Congress = political party in South Africa, so in its legislative capital Cape Town") + ON (synonym="ON") + ARM (synonym="ARM") + H (synonym="abbreviation for husband") = ANCHORMAN; definition: "Compère" The answer is ANCHORMAN.

Compère party in Cape Town with husband on arm dancing (9)

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