By Akani Nkuna
The ANC’s 16th Gauteng Regional Conference has renewed calls for competent, credible leadership to consolidate the party’s influence in the province and realign it with its founding principles and values.
Delivering his political report on day two of the conference at Cedarwood Hotel, ANC Johannesburg regional chairperson Dada Morero acknowledged the systemic leadership weaknesses that have come to define the party in Gauteng.
He told delegates the conference must serve as a turning point to dismantle these long-standing stereotypes and rebuild internal strength.
The conference has been running behind schedule, with voting for new leadership—pitting Loyiso Masuku against Morero for regional chairperson—expected to begin later on Thursday night.
“Our structural challenges are linked to our governance challenges,” Morero said.
“Persistent gaps in accountability frameworks, oversight mechanisms and leadership effectiveness have impeded decision-making and policy implementation.”
He highlighted a troubling pattern in which ANC public office bearers are
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