The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has decided against dissolving its Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provincial structures, instead opting for a 'reconfiguration' of the Provincial Executive Councils (PECs). ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula outlined the party's decision, emphasizing the need for intervention to address the challenges faced by these provinces and prevent further losses to the opposition.
The African National Congress ( ANC ) National Executive Committee (NEC) has made a pivotal decision regarding the troubled provincial structures in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Instead of a complete dissolution, the party has opted for a 'reconfiguration' of the Provincial Executive Councils (PECs) within the framework of its constitution. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addressed the media following the NEC meeting this past weekend, outlining the rationale behind this decision.
Mbalula emphasized that the party recognizes the urgency of the situation, stating that inaction is not a viable solution for the challenges faced by both provinces.He expressed deep concern over the ANC's dismal performance in these key regions during the 2024 elections and highlighted the risk of losing control to the opposition, echoing the party's loss of the Western Cape to the Democratic Alliance. Mbalula stressed the paramount importance of unity within the ANC and underscored the need for a decisive intervention in the provincial leadership structures. He mandated the provincial leadership of both Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to submit detailed proposals for leadership reconfiguration to the National Working Committee within the next week.Mbalula clarified that 'reconfiguration' implies a restructuring of the ANC's leadership at the provincial level, leaving little room for ambiguity. The party's national officials are scheduled to convene next Monday to finalize the reconfiguration plan, after which members of the ANC in both provinces will be officially informed. However, internal divisions persist within the party's leadership regarding the extent and implications of this reconfiguration, with some advocating for complete disbandment while others favor a more nuanced approach. The ANC's constitution provides for the suspension of a structure for a period of three months or its dissolution, followed by the establishment of an interim Provincial Task Team.
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