Ekurhuleni ANC branches angered by support for Dlamini-Zuma
31 August 2017
Johannesburg – At least three ANC branches in Ekurhuleni have rejected their regional executive committee’s decision to back Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to become the party’s next president.
"We condemn this action by the REC. They are purposely trying to strong-arm us," Ward 16 branch chairperson Andrew Baloyi said on Wednesday. He said REC chairperson Mzwandile Masina’s support for Dlamini-Zuma did not reflect the views of the branches. Ward 18 and 19 branch secretary Dennis Mtina said the REC had to consult branches.
The REC on Tuesday said it would support Dlamini-Zuma to replace Jacob Zuma as ANC president at the party’s elective conference in December. This was due to her "unwavering commitment" to radical economic transformation, REC deputy chair Robert Mashego said.
The region admitted it had yet to consult its branches.