ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has halted all conferences until members go through a political education foundation course.
In a letter sent to provinces last week, Mbalula said the ANC had decided a precondition for holding conferences at all levels — regions and provinces — would be proof that its members had gone through the foundation course at the party’s political school.
“This serves to reiterate the importance of all structures to undergo the foundation course as part of the organisational renewal agenda,” Mbalula said in the letter dated March 19.
“This means no structure must convene conferences unless they have undergone the foundation course.
This comes as several regions are expected to hold conferences this year. In Limpopo, the Peter Mokaba region is expected to hold its conference in April, where the current ANC Women’s League and Executive Mayor of Capricorn, Mamedupi Teffo will be elected as incoming chairperson. Tonny Rachuene who is the current MEC for Public Works will be voted as Deputy Chairperson of Peter Mokaba region.
Other regions including Vhembe are also expected to hold their conferences. Johannesburg region with their conference expected in July.
