{"id":191193,"date":"2023-08-08T18:26:38","date_gmt":"2023-08-08T18:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/za\/2023\/08\/08\/re-elected-chairperson-of-anc-womens-league-in-kzn-preaches-unity-after-narrow-victory\/"},"modified":"2023-08-08T18:26:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T18:26:38","slug":"re-elected-chairperson-of-anc-womens-league-in-kzn-preaches-unity-after-narrow-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/za\/2023\/08\/08\/re-elected-chairperson-of-anc-womens-league-in-kzn-preaches-unity-after-narrow-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Re-elected chairperson of ANC Women\u2019s League in KZN preaches unity after narrow victory"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Emerging as the winners of the elective conference marred by delays, allegations of vote rigging and heated debates, the newly re-elected chairperson of the ANC Women\u2019s League in KwaZulu-Natal is preaching unity.<\/p>\n

Nonhlanhla Khoza who is also the MEC for social development is returning to the post for a second stint following the conference held at the Durban ICC over the weekend.<\/p>\n

She faced a fierce contest from Bongi Sithole-Moloi, the province\u2019s MEC for cooperative governance and traditional affairs.<\/p>\n

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JUST IN: The results of the elective conference of the ANC women's league in KwaZulu-Natal are finally in. Nonhlanhla Khoza's slate narrowly defeated the slate of Bongi Sithole-Moloi. @<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/V6D1XJpBXa<\/a><\/p>\n

— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) August 7, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The conference results were announced on Monday afternoon after delays and disputes over their credibility.<\/p>\n

Khoza notched 601 votes while Sithole-Moloi notched 598 votes, making it one of the most fiercely contested conferences of the league in years.<\/p>\n

In a statement on Tuesday, Khoza asked lobby groups to disband and everyone to focus on women\u2019s programmes in the province.<\/p>\n

“In this crucial juncture of our nation’s narrative, the unity of the ANCWL reigns supreme. Our mandate is to empower our women, a mission that has never been more vital. Our shared goal should transcend factionalism and personal interests, focusing instead on the welfare of our populace,” Khoza asserted.<\/p>\n

Khoza encouraged league members to be visible, accessible and showcase the ANC\u2019s dedication to serving the populace.<\/p>\n

“Our revolutionary duty demands that the ANC triumph in the general elections resoundingly. Thus, as the ANCWL, we must not permit divisions to persist post-conference. While voting for various leaders is an inherent part of democracy within ANCWL, post-conference, we must stand united to bolster and serve the organisation with integrity and transparency," Khoza added in the statement shortly after her victory was confirmed.<\/p>\n

She stressed that as the ANC prepares for the 2024 elections, unity among members is key.<\/p>\n

“Our potency emanates from our unity and our steadfastness in crafting a brighter future for all. Let’s transcend divisions and together, leave a lasting imprint that reflects the authentic ethos of the ANCWL.”<\/p>\n

Khoza\u2019s new deputy is Mbali Fraser, the MEC for education, who defeated Phumzile Mbatha Cele, the former mayor of Newcastle.<\/p>\n

Zamazulu Sokhabase, a member of the eThekwini municipality executive committee and an ally of Zandile Gumede, is the newly appointed secretary of the league in the province.<\/p>\n

Fikile Masiko, a member of parliament who was included in all the slates, was elected as the new deputy secretary while Matozi Dlamini, the mayor of Maphumulo local municipality is the new treasurer.<\/p>\n

sihle.mavuso@inl.co.za<\/p>\n

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