Infighting within the ANC and the alleged tampering with its candidate lists for the 2021 municipal elections could have negative consequences for the party, potentially resulting in the loss of seats in certain municipalities. Full story here 👇
ANC head of elections and Minister of transport, Fikile Mbalula at the IEC ROC in Pretoria on 2 November 2021. Picture: Jacques Nelles
In a bid to avoid being charged with contempt of court, the ANC has moved to mend its mistake and plans to reinstate its councillors illegally removed from its candidate lists and secretly replaced with politically connected individuals who were “parachuted” onto its 2021 party lists.The “parachuted” councillors are serving as mayors, whips and other top positions in various municipalities.are on top of the list of provinces to be investigated because of the high numbers of irregularities.
“The ANC will investigate all allegations of irregular conduct and non-compliance with the rules and procedures for the 2021 local government candidate selection process,” he said.
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