In recent news, Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the African National Congress (ANC), praised the party’s Western Cape provincial leadership for successfully organizing an elective conference. Ramaphosa delivered closing remarks at the 9th Western Cape Provincial Conference, held at the Cape Town Convention Centre.
The conference saw delegates voting for new leadership after facing several delays. Vuyiso Tyhalisisu, the former Dullah Omar regional secretary, was elected as the new chairperson.
Ramaphosa expressed his satisfaction with the smooth proceedings of the conference, acknowledging that there were expectations of disruptions and conflicts but commending the delegates for their peaceful conduct. He highlighted the absence of any disturbances, emphasizing the positive outcome of the conference and congratulating all those involved.
The ANC President emphasized the need to rebuild the party’s organization in the Western Cape, recognizing the period of instability and uncertainty that the party has faced in recent times. Ramaphosa encouraged the newly elected leadership to focus on unity, renewal, and the revitalization of the ANC in the province. He expressed optimism for the future and looked forward to seeing how the new leadership would advance these goals.
Additionally, Ramaphosa urged conference delegates to draw inspiration from the United Democratic Front (UDF), a prominent anti-apartheid organization. He emphasized the importance of learning from the past and highlighted the unity and activism demonstrated by the UDF, which was heavily influenced by the ANC’s leadership. Ramaphosa called for the revival of such activism and the establishment of a broad front consisting of individuals, groups, and formations working together for societal transformation.
The statements made by Cyril Ramaphosa reflect his support for the ANC’s Western Cape provincial leadership and their successful conference. His remarks underscore the importance of unity and renewal within the party, emphasizing the need for a strong and revitalized ANC in the Western Cape. Ramaphosa’s reference to the UDF serves as a reminder of the ANC’s historical role in the fight against apartheid and encourages the delegates to draw inspiration from the past to address present challenges and work toward societal transformation.
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