ANC disappointed by 'alien tendencies' at violent NW list conference
12 December 2018
All involved in a violent brawl that broke out during an ANC list conference registration and verification process in Potchefstroom in the North West must be hauled before the disciplinary committee, the ANC said on Tuesday.
Acting spokesperson Zizi Kodwa slammed the "alien tendencies of violence that continue to bedevil the organisation" after violent confrontations broke out among its party delegates on Monday afternoon, saying it pointed to a great lack of discipline.
"We are quite incensed that some members were injured and another was hospitalised with stab wounds due to this lack of discipline and intolerance. The forceful entry to the conference venue signals ill-discipline and those involved must face the full consequences of their action," he said in a statement.
Allegations including that the provincial task team manipulated the list and that branch representation was rigged should be subjected to the ANC's internal processes, Kodwa said, calling on party members to "respect internal democratic processes and not resort into violence".