The African National Congress wishes to inform members of the media, stakeholders, and the public that the National Spokesperson, Comrade Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, has been granted special leave of absence to attend to matters relating to her health. The ANC has deployed National Executive Committee members, Comrade Nonceba Mhlauli and Comrade Zuko Godlimpi, to serve jointly and with immediate effect as Acting National Spokespersons of the African National Congress.

This deployment will ensure continuity in the communication work of the movement and the effective articulation of ANC policies, programmes and positions. Both Comrades bring considerable organisational experience and a deep understanding of the movement’s strategic objectives, and will jointly undertake the responsibilities of spokespersonship during this period.

The ANC extends its best wishes to Comrade Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri and wishes her a speedy and full recovery. The movement looks forward to her return and calls upon all structures, members, supporters, media practitioners and stakeholders to afford the Acting National Spokespersons their full cooperation as they assume these responsibilities on behalf of the organisation.

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