Cyril Ramaphosa on stage at the ANC’s 55th National Elective Conference waiting for the announcement of the results Photo Nasreen Naidoo
The country remains on edge in light of battle between Cyril Ramaphosa and Zweli Mkhize as they battle it out for the position of president of the ANC. Voting continued into the latter part of Sunday night with the counting of the votes scheduled to take place from 10pm onwards. Stick with us as Salaamedia brings you live coverage of the ANC’ 55th National Elective Conference.
Update: Mbalula: The British and American must lift sanctions on Zimbabwe. They must come to the party and invest in the compensation of land redistribution. They must come to the party and Zimbabwe will be a better country.
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Mbalula: I’ve come to the right place where I belong. #ANCNC55
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Mbalula: The strength of the ANC is in healthy contradictions. You can’t suffocate people from thinking, but when you stop thinking it becomes inertia. #ANCNC55
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Update: Mabula: The people of South Africa are not interested in our squabbles. They want to know how we will deal with loadshedding, corruption and how we will drive the economy.
Mabula has promised the country will see a more “decisive ANC that will not go to bed without discipline”. An ANC “of solidarity with the people of Palestine, Sahara and Cuba”. Any disciplinary issues will be immediately attended to by the disciplinary committee.
Update: Mbalula: Here, it is democratic centralism and the centre must hold whether you like it or not. We will engage with aggrieved members and ensure it does not spill over. If you don’t want to follow the party line, you belong elsewhere.
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Mbalula: The ANC has not been functioning like a well-organised machine. Uncouth behaviour must be dealt with. I promise you one thing: there will be no lawlessness in the ANC. Those who are carrying on with shenanigans must be ready for me; it’s going to be me and them. #ANCNC55
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Update: Mbalula confirms that former ANC Women’s League president Bathabile Dlamini and Andile Lungisa have been allowed to stand for positions in the ANC NEC. They were previously excluded due to them having criminal convictions. He said the matter was discussed during NEC nominations at plenary and the decision was taken based on the ANC constitution.
Update: Mbalula: The 6th administration inherited a battered economy. And we had to deal with the pandemic, which was a big setback. We are beginning to see signs of recovery so good days are ahead of us. We need to tighten our grip and be decisive on what needs to be done.
Update: Mbalula: If it were up to me, I would resign as Minister of Transport now. But we need to engage the president – it could be Monday or after SONA that I resign; it could be any time.
Update: Mbalula apologised for the delays during the National Elective Conference but even with these, he believes it “was a resounding success”.
Update: Newly-elected Secretary General of the ANC, Fikile Mbalula briefs the media for the first time.
Mbalula: The ruling party should lead by example and not have administrative issues as we have had over the past two days. We should address this decisively.
Mbalula: We are now in the process of electing additional members of the NEC. President Ramaphosa will deliver the closing address tomorrow. #ANCNC55
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Update: Bishop Lazarus Maumela expresses his joy for Ramaphosa being elected for a second term as president of the ANC
[WATCH] "We are very excited and very happy that President Ramaphosa has been re-elected." – Bishop Lazarus Maumela was one of Cyril Ramaphosa's campaigners. pic.twitter.com/dOAB2Q1X7Y
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Update: ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe clarifies that Mzwandile Masina did not withdraw from the race but demobilised instead.
Mabe: For me, it was never about merging numbers. I don’t take campaigns personally and don’t invest emotions into them. I’m not going to stand here and start behaving like an angry girlfriend. #ANCNC55
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Update: Police Minister Bheki Cele speaking about Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to renewal and will implement decisions regarding the Zondo Commission.
[WATCH] Speaking on the sidelines of the #ANC55Conference, Police Minister Bheki Cele says Cyril Ramaphosa is committed to renewal and will implement decisions regarding the Zondo Commission. #ANCNC55 pic.twitter.com/25eTHOdIBR
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Update: The new Top Seven leadership of the ANC
Pesident: Cyril Ramaphosa
Deputy President: Paul Mashatile
National Chairperson: Gwede Mantashe
Secretary-General: Fikile Mbalula
Deputy Secretary-General: Nomvula Mokonyane
Second Deputy Secretary-General: Maropene Ramokgopa
Treasurer-General: Gwen Ramokgopa
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Update: Dr Zweli Mkhize congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on his win.
In the spirit of comradeship! Dr Zweli Mkhize congratulate President Cyril Ramaphosa.#ANCNC55 pic.twitter.com/K5Jvm3COUy
— Salaamedia (@salaamedia) December 19, 2022
Update: Fikile Mbalula elected as ANC secretary general with 1692 to Phumulo Masualle’s 1590 and Mdumiseni Ntuli’s 1080.
Update: Second Deputy Secretary-General Maropene Ramokgopa wins with over 2000 votes while Gwen Ramokgopa takes the position of treasurer general with nearly 2000 votes.
#ANCNC55| Gwen Ramokgopa takes the position of treasurer general with nearly 2000 votes.
Spoilt: 12
Abstentions: 40— Salaamedia (@salaamedia) December 19, 2022
Update: First Deputy Secretary-General is Nomvula Mokonyane with 2195 votes to Tina Peterson’s 2145.
First Deputy Secretary-General
Tina Joemat-Pietersen 2145
Nomvula Mokonyana 2195#ANCNC55— Salaamedia (@salaamedia) December 19, 2022
Update: Secretary-General of the ANC is Phumulo Maswalle.
Secretary General Position
Phumulo Maswalle 1590
Fikile Masualle 1692
Ndumiseni Ntuli 1080#ANCNC55— Salaamedia (@salaamedia) December 19, 2022
Update: A close race for the National Chairperson
National Chairperson:
Gwede Mantashe – 2062
David Masondo – 280
Stanley Mathabatha – 2018#ANCNC55— Salaamedia (@salaamedia) December 19, 2022
Update: Cyril Ramaphosa wins the battle for the president of the ANC beating Zweli Mkhize with 2476 votes to 1897 votes.
BREAKING: Cyril Ramaphosa has defeated Dr Zweli Mkhize in the battle for the ANC presidency. #ANC55NC pic.twitter.com/fPk5GVF6g8
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Update: Kgalema Motlanthe: The total number of voting delegates was 4436. The number of those who cast their votes is 4384. Four spoilt ballots and seven abstentions for President.
Kgalema Motlanthe: The total number of voting delegates was 4436. The number of those who cast their votes is 4384. #ANCNC55
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Update: A packed plenary as delegates await the results. Delegates sing songs in support of different groups as the tension builds up.
Update: Incumbent ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived at the plenary. Other delegates are arriving as the nation awaits the announcement of the results.
Official Nomination List
Nominations for the top seven have all been confirmed and finalised. According to the electoral committee, the following have been nominated at the ANC’s 55t National Elective Conference:
President
Cyril Ramaphosa and Zweli Mkhize
Deputy President
Ronald Lamola, Oscar Mabuyane and Paul Mashatile
National Chairperson
Gwede Mantashe, David Masondo and Stanley Mathabatha
Secretary-General
Ndumiseni Ntuli, Phumulo Masualle and Fikile Mbalula
First Deputy Secretary-General
Nomvula Mokonyane and Tina Joemat-Pettersson
Second Deputy Secretary-General
Maropene Ramokgopa, Ronalda Nalumango
Treasurer-General
Benjamin Chauke, Pule Mabe, Mzwandile Masina and Gwen Ramokgopa
