IN THE PAST 9 YEARS THERE HAS BEEN POLICY CERTAINTY
14 April 2019
I thought it is important for me to correct the record and distortions of the ANC and it’s government of the last 9 years, particularly as we approach the National Elections date.
The narrative by a few individuals in the leadership who claim that there was policy uncertainty in the last nine years spanning the terms of the Fourth and Fifth Administrations, the so-called Zuma 9 years is erroneous and a dishonest narrative. Nothing can be further from the truth.
The African National Congress is the only political party in the country that has an open and participative process involving all its members to formulate and adopt policies. Every member has a right to take full and active part in the discussion, as well as the formulation and implementation of the policies of the ANC. The National Conference constituted with 90% voting branch delegates is the supreme ruling and controlling body of the ANC. It formulates and makes direct recommendations on policy to the National Elective Conference.
The policy development process is transparent and comprehensive. Towards the five-yearly Policy Conference the policy discussion documents are sent to the branches for a thorough discussion, and are also made available to the broader public for comments. The documents are extensively discussed by all the members of our movement.