By Thapelo Molefe
After weeks of delays and internal disputes, the ANC in Tshwane started its 12th Greater Tshwane Regional Conference on Friday, with delegates set to elect new regional leaders ahead of the 2026/27 local government elections.
The conference — set to end on Sunday — is being held under the theme “Renew, Rebuild and Unite for the Consolidation of People’s Power” and had been postponed several times amid disputes over branch nominations and allegations of membership rigging.
Outgoing regional secretary George Matjila said the region was ready to proceed.
“We are ready, as you can see we have the venue ready behind us. Once a venue has been procured, it simply means all the necessary logistical and administrative issues have been resolved. There was a pre-registration by the province two weeks ago just to ensure all delegates that form part of the conference are registered,” Matjila said.
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