ANC deputy secretary-general hopeful Nomvula Mokonyane says the party needs someone who can help reconnect it with the masses.
“We need someone who can help reconnect the movement with the masses of our people. Who can do organisational work but also bring the issues of our people into the life of the ANC.”
Mokonyane received 1,779 branch nominations and Luthuli House GM Febe Potgieter made the ballot with 905 nominations. She spoke about corruption allegations against her and her relationship with former deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte.
The ANC is due to elect new leadership at the Nasrec convention centre in Johannesburg from December 16 - December 20 The party's elective conference is also expected to discuss the ongoing Phala Phala farm saga, which has seen President Cyril Ramaphosa face calls for his resignation.
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