The ANC’s rules for nomination and election of national executive committee (NEC) members were released on Monday, in which the restriction on candidates eligible to run for office is likely to deepen political rifts within the divided governing party
The ANC suspended Magashule in May last year after he refused to step aside until he was cleared, saying that the charges against him were political and intended to enable the party to sideline him from participation in its activities and future elections.By-elections: DA wins ward from Patriotic Alliance in Matzikama, while ANC retains ward in Nelson Mandela Bay
Those prohibited from contesting the elections include anyone who has been “found guilty of, or has been charged with, unethical or immoral conduct or any serious crime, or corruption”. In response, the next meeting of the NEC amended the step-aside rule to ensure that those affected by the policy could not contest elections, but it would not apply retrospectively. The move prompted ANC branches in KwaZulu-Natal to formally launch a lobby against the rule.
In Limpopo, corruption-accused former ANC treasurer Danny Msiza had been a shoo-in to be elected provincial secretary, but his supporters withdrew his name following the NEC’s decision to amend the step-aside rule. However, Msiza remained the kingmaker in the subsequent conference and the slate supporting him won the elections with a big margin.
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