ANC to Dissidents: "Leave If You Don't Align with Us"
The African National Congress (ANC) has issued a stern message to members accused of "masquerading" within the party while intending to join the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party). These individuals, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), have been advised to openly leave if they no longer align with the ANC's vision.
Background The MK Party, led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma, has been linked to discontent among some ANC members, especially in KZN. The ANC leadership believes some members are biding their time within the party before transitioning to the MK Party.
The matter arose during the ANC's National Working Committee (NWC) meeting, where KZN ANC leaders reflected on the party's poor performance in the May 29 national and provincial elections. Some blamed the losses on factionalism, with members allegedly divided in loyalty between the ANC and MK Party.
Rebuilding Focus for KZN ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri emphasized that the party would not waste energy scrutinizing individual allegiances. Instead, the focus is on rebuilding KZN, a once-strong ANC stronghold.
"We believe that those who don't find pleasure in the ANC anymore are free to go to whichever party. We fought for this democracy and cannot subvert it by conspiring against people," said Bhengu-Motsiri.
Commitment to Unity
The ANC leadership is committed to maintaining its democratic principles while addressing internal challenges. Despite acknowledging factionalism, Bhengu-Motsiri stressed that the party would not hound suspected dissidents but instead concentrate on rebuilding and reclaiming its electoral dominance in KZN.
This call for loyalty comes at a critical time as the ANC navigates political shifts and works to address declining voter support in key regions.
Background The MK Party, led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma, has been linked to discontent among some ANC members, especially in KZN. The ANC leadership believes some members are biding their time within the party before transitioning to the MK Party.
The matter arose during the ANC's National Working Committee (NWC) meeting, where KZN ANC leaders reflected on the party's poor performance in the May 29 national and provincial elections. Some blamed the losses on factionalism, with members allegedly divided in loyalty between the ANC and MK Party.
Rebuilding Focus for KZN ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri emphasized that the party would not waste energy scrutinizing individual allegiances. Instead, the focus is on rebuilding KZN, a once-strong ANC stronghold.
"We believe that those who don't find pleasure in the ANC anymore are free to go to whichever party. We fought for this democracy and cannot subvert it by conspiring against people," said Bhengu-Motsiri.
Commitment to Unity
The ANC leadership is committed to maintaining its democratic principles while addressing internal challenges. Despite acknowledging factionalism, Bhengu-Motsiri stressed that the party would not hound suspected dissidents but instead concentrate on rebuilding and reclaiming its electoral dominance in KZN.
This call for loyalty comes at a critical time as the ANC navigates political shifts and works to address declining voter support in key regions.
