ANC Peter Mokaba regional conference may get a rerun

THE ANC Peter Mokaba Regional Conference in Limpopo may face a rerun after supporters of Mamedupi Teffo, the ANC Women's League Provincial Chairperson and Capricorn District Mayor, launched a complaint against the chaotic conference.

- MASHUDU SADIKE

The conference, which was held at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, saw Polokwane Mayor John Mpe reelected as chairperson unopposed, despite allegations of irregularities and internal disputes. Teffo was to challenge Mpe, but did not in protest against the alleged irregularities.

According to documents shared on social media, 31 branches were allegedly disqualified in a final dispute report, leaving only 74 qualifying branches - below the required 70% threshold of 79 branches.

Delegates who raised these issues argued that the conference should not have proceeded without addressing outstanding disputes.

Some delegates accused the Regional Task Team (RTT) of allowing “bogus” delegates into the venue, leading to verbal disputes that escalated into physical confrontations.