The African National Congress (ANC) is set to finalize proposals for reconfiguring the leadership in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal next week. This move comes after both provinces posted dismal results in the recent 2024 general elections. The party's National Executive Committee (NEC) has imposed the reconfiguration process, aiming to prevent further deterioration. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has directed officials in both provinces to refrain from engaging with the media regarding the reconfiguration. Political analysts predict potential challenges, including factional battles and the emergence of less popular leaders.
The ANC is expected to finalise proposals on reconfiguring the leadership of the party in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal next week.
On Wednesday, provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo held a press briefing alongside other tripartite alliance partners in Durban.reported that ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula had sent a letter to the province informing them not to interact with the media about the reconfiguration process.The ANC said it had to place these two provinces under this reconfiguration process to save them from deterioration.
Meanwhile, the province issued a media invitation to a press briefing on governance issues, including back-to-school. This is expected to take place on Thursday, 23 January.also contacted ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri to verify whether the two provinces had been barred from discussing the reconfiguration.
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