By Akani Nkuna
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the party is preparing mass political and civil action against what it describes as “imperialist and unilateral” governments whose conduct threatens South Africa’s sovereignty — singling out the United States as persistently hostile on what he called “unfounded” grounds.
Mbalula was speaking on Thursday during the ANC’s post–National Executive Committee (NEC) Lekgotla briefing, where he outlined key outcomes and resolutions adopted at the meeting held from 24 to 26 January.
He said the responsibilities enshrined in the Constitution must remain the benchmark for South Africa’s domestic and foreign policy.
“The ANC will intensify mass organising and mobilisation to defend South Africa as a sovereign constitutional democracy,” Mbalula said.
“Our Constitution is a product of struggle and popular will, and no foreign state or external interest has the right to undermine or infringe upon the sovereignty of the South African people.”
He said
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