ANC bigwigs descend on KwaDukuza

Message of unity reverberates as renewal project begins

By Xpress Reporter

The African National Congress (ANC) has embarked on a path of renewal amid rapidly dwindling electoral support for the ruling party.

This past weekend saw the ruling party's National Working Committee (NWC) descending on KwaZuluNatal to meet with the party structures in the province in an attempt to regalvanize the party structures and deepen unity, in the run up to the elections next year and in 2026.

The ANC's Treasurer General, Dr Gwen Ramokgopa, visited

KwaDukuza to meet with the party's structures in the General Gizenga Mpanza Region, in a meeting that took place on Saturday at the New Covenant Fellowship (NCF) Church in KwaDukuza. Dr Ramokgopa was accompanied by KZN Provincial Treasurer Dr Ntuthuko Mahlaba, and the party's regional leadership led by Regional Chairperson Vusi Mthethwa.

Ramokgopa reminded the ANC structures of their importance in the value chain for renewal, as well as their role to root out foreign tendencies in the movement so that it can be one with the people again.

Branches and other structures of the ruling party were also given a platform voice their opinions on matters pertaining to the unity of the organization, as the country continues to face tough economic conditions, which have been made worse by debilitating energy shortages.

On Friday the party's top national and provincial leadership, led by Secretary General Fikile Mbalula and KZN Provincial Chairperson Siboniso Duma paid a courtesy visit to AmaZulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini at a hotel in Ballito, to reinforce the party's recognition and respect for the institution of traditional leadership.

Mbalula had earlier moved swiftly to quash speculation about the NWC's visit, which had given rise to reports of a possible dissolution of the KZN Provincial Executive Committee (PEC). Mbalula however conceded that the party in the province was facing mounting internal divisions, which had an adverse impact on the ability of the provincial government to deliver basic services.

ANC national spokesperson Hlengiwe Bhengu said the party structures had raised concerns about service delivery challenges at government level, which was also seen as a catalyst for the decline in the party's support. She said the party would consider all the issue raised and formulate a new strategy to rebuild the people's confidence in the ruling party.

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