This comes as the party continues to hold regional conferences in preparation for the provincial and national conventions, both of which are scheduled for December.
“They basically should not be using the slate system as this is part of the problem, in order to build unity, you got to try and find candidates that are respected by the majority of the membership. But what we are seeing because of the factionalism and the slate we see factions and divisions. Clearly, for the last several years, we have seen how factionalism has torn the ANC apart and they need to move away from that. People are looking to protect their own interests.
They met during a special session over the weekend. The NEC meeting was held in preparation for the party’s National Policy Conference 55th National Conference to be held at the end of July and in December 2022 respectively. “We were mandated by the 54th conference to implement this as part of the restoration of the credibility, and integrity of the African National Congress. The NEC having reflected up until almost midnight, last night, arrived at the conclusion that those of our cadres that have stepped aside must not be allowed to stand.”