Journalists were there to attend a media briefing but some later reported that they had been trapped in the building for at least an hour.
JOHANNESBURG - The African National Congress cleared the air on what was widely believed to be a hostage situation at Luthuli House.The ANC explained that entrances and exists to its offices were closed to manage scores attempting to gain access to the building.
This as members from the North West demonstrated at the governing party’s headquarters over disputes as that province prepares for its provincial conference."The was no one who was trapped inside Luthuli House. It's just members of the ANC coming from the North West bringing their concerns. We also addressed the journalists to correct what had already played out that they were trapped," said ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe.
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