Statement

The African National Congress (ANC) notes the resignation of ANC Veterans League Deputy President and stalwart, comrade Mavuso Msimang. Comrade Msimang is a dedicated stalwart who devoted six decades of his life to the ANC and the cause of freedom. His contributions remain invaluable to this day.

Further, as contained in our previous statements about public spats involving leaders and members we reiterate our call on the veterans of the ANC to stop de-campaigning the ANC and work through the structures of the organisation. The leadership of the ANC led by its President Cyril Ramaphosa have always availed themselves for counsel and direction by veterans and stalwarts.

The ANC has an open-door policy and internal communication systems. De-campaigning the ANC has serious implications for the public standing of the organisation. The ANC is committed towards the fulfilment of the 55th Conference resolutions on renewal and unity of the movement, including discipline. There is sufficient evidence of the strides that are being made in this regard.