The North West Legislature is not an ANC branch

The events that unfolded in the North West Provincial Legislature yesterday and today are a cause for concern. From the abrupt and unprocedural change in the Legislature programme to the majority of ANC members simply choosing not to attend a sitting to debate Women’s Day. Over these two days, the crucial work of the Legislature had to take a backseat. Oversight on governance is simply impossible. This is because of the factional battles playing out towards the ANC’s North West provincial conference scheduled to take place in Rustenburg from today. →