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ANC Sedibeng goes to conference
VEREENIGING.- The Regional Conference of the ANC in Sedibeng is planned for the weekend of August 15 – 17.
This was revealed to Sedibeng Ster by the current ANC Sedibeng Regional Secretary, Jason Mkhwane.
The ANC, together with minority parties, is currently leading the most municipalities in Sedibeng. These are the Sedibeng District Municipality (SDM), where Lerato Maloka is the mayor, the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM), where Sipho Radebe is the mayor, and the Lesedi Local Municipality (LLM), where Mluleki Nkosi is currently at the helm.
The exception is the Midvaal Local Municipality (MLM), where, under the leadership of Peter Teixeira, the DA has governed for years.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, Mkhwane said that following a special Regional Task Team (RTT) meeting held yesterday, July 31, which was held to specifically assess progress on Branch Biennial General Meetings (BBGMs) and conference readiness, the following key points were resolved:
• Sedibeng Region has 71 potential ANC branches across 73 wards. For the regional Conference to proceed, at least 50 compliant branches (70%) must have successfully held their BGMs and BBGMs.
• 33 branches have successfully concluded both processes pending final verification of the National Office.
'It is therefore necessary to extend the BBGM deadline to allow the region to meet the required threshold and ensure that all branches are given adequate support or intervention where needed,' he said.
Mkhwane added that the RTT has resolved on the following revised timeline:
• Regional Conference: Now scheduled for August 15 – 17
• Dispute Resolution Period: May 18 to August 13
• Deadline for BBGMs: August 10
'This extension is intended to ensure that the process is inclusive, credible, and reflective of the democratic traditions of the ANC. The region remains committed to building strong, functional branches as the foundation of a united and renewed ANC.'
