The Limpopo High Court has struck off a case seeking to interdict the ANC’s 11th Provincial Elective Conference, ruling that the matter was not urgent. As a result, the conference, scheduled for 27 to 29 March in Polokwane, will proceed as planned.
The judge declined to intervene in the party’s internal politics, stating that the matter should be handled internally, and ordered the applicant to pay the legal costs.
The interdict was sought by Basil Mabasa, an ANC member from Ward 10 in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality in Vhembe. Mabasa challenged the legitimacy of the conference, citing concerns over the conduct of branch general meetings (BGMs), the accreditation of delegates, and alleged irregularities in the nomination of candidates for leadership positions.
Earlier, ANC Limpopo secretary Reuben Madadzhe confirmed the court challenge but said preparations for the conference were complete and expressed confidence that it would proceed.
The three-day conference is set to elect the ANC’s top five provincial leaders, a process with significant implications for both party and government leadership in Limpopo.
Meanwhile, two dominant factions within the ANC in Limpopo have reportedly agreed on a unity leadership slate. The proposed lineup could see Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba elected as chairperson and John Mpe as deputy chairperson, with Madadzhe, Pule Shayi, and Eddie Maila filling the remaining top positions.