Mbalula to meet Limpopo ANC leadership after Mathabatha steps aside

By Simon Nare

Hot on the heels of Limpopo ANC chairman Stan Mathabatha stepping aside, citing misconduct, political infighting, and a decline in the party’s values, Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has convened two provincial meetings to seek clarity.

Mathabatha indicated in a letter to Mbalula earlier this week that he was stepping aside as chairman over the disputed conferences in the Waterberg and Vhembe regions.

He said he was taking responsibility for the conduct during the conferences, which he described as foreign to the organisation.

“In order to uphold my reputation and integrity, I cannot stand aloof to such unethical and unANC tendencies occurring under my leadership,” Mathabatha wrote.

“I always stand available to deliberate on these issues further with the national office bearers of the ANC at their convenience and make myself available for interviews. Until then, I will step aside and allow the organisation to function without my