Source: https://twitter.com/ZANewsFlash/status/1692569845101896049?t=0hqzGyncwa94y_k636PsvA&s=19
The elective conference of the African National Congress Women’s League in KwaZulu-Natal has been nullified. Held in Durban, the conference was marred by irregularities and disputes, leading to a decision by higher party officials to render its outcomes invalid.
In a letter addressed to the KwaZulu-Natal ANC Women’s League, the national leadership communicated the nullification of the conference’s results. The elected provincial leadership has been directed to cease any activities as they have been stripped of their legitimacy as leaders of the league.
The conference, intended to elect new leadership for the Women’s League in the province, was anticipated to be a platform for the renewal and empowerment of female members within the party. However, reports of chaos, procedural violations, and allegations of vote manipulation quickly overshadowed the event.
Sources from within the conference indicate that intense disagreements erupted over delegate accreditation, nomination procedures, and alleged attempts to influence voting outcomes.
The decision to cancel the conference comes as a response to mounting pressure from ANC members, both at the regional and national levels. The ANC’s commitment to transparency, fairness, and democracy has been cited as the driving force behind the decision to intervene and nullify the conference’s outcomes.
The statement also emphasised the party’s commitment to conducting internal processes that uphold its values and principles, and it assured members that steps will be taken to address the issues that led to the conference’s invalidation.
The nullification of the conference’s results has raised questions about the future of the ANC Women’s League in KwaZulu-Natal. The party leadership is expected to embark on a process to determine the way forward, including the possibility of rescheduling a new conference to elect legitimate leadership.
As the ANC battles with this internal crisis, the focus remains on maintaining the party’s unity and addressing concerns related to transparency and accountability. The cancellation of the KwaZulu-Natal Women’s League conference serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by political organisations in upholding their democratic principles while navigating complex internal dynamics.
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