ANC GAUTENG STATEMENT ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 12TH PROVINCIAL CONFERENCE
4 October 2014
Since Friday, 3 October, the African National Congress in Gauteng has been meeting here at the St. George Hotel under the theme "Unity in action for radical socio economic transformation." The first day of the conference was a resounding success. Delegates to conference displayed a high level of discipline, and unanimously demonstrated unity of purpose and enthusiasm.
Conference was graced by the presence amongst us of the Deputy President of the ANC, Cde Cyril Ramaphosa, the National Officials of the ANC, NEC deployees, invited NEC members, former leaders of Gauteng as well as current and former Chairpersons of other provinces. The presence of veterans and stalwarts of our movement including former leaders of the ANC, alliance structures, leagues and fraternal organisations contributed towards our vision of a successful conference united in action to realize the aspirations of our people in Gauteng.
During Day 1 of the Conference the Political report, the Organizational report and the Treasurer's report were tabled and adopted. Credentials of conference were also presented and unanimously adopted. Matters raised in the various reports were referred to commissions that commenced this morning.
The first day of conference concluded with the election of the Provincial Officials.In the run up to the Conference delegates intensively lobbied each other with a view to elect a leadership that will consolidate unity and take Gauteng forward.