By Zuko Komisa
Dr. Zweli Mkhize announced his intention to run for president of the African National Congress (ANC) ahead of the party’s 55th elective conference in December.
This is his second bid for the top position, following his 2017 attempt.
Deputy President David Mabuza, suspended Secretary-General Ace Magashule, Treasurer-General Paul Mashatile, Minister of Tourism Lindiwe Sisulu, Former Treasurer-General Mathews Phosa, and Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma are reportedly also candidates.
Mkhize said in a now-viral video that he collected nominations from branches, including his own in KwaZulu-ward Natal’s 14 to run against Ramaphosa and other contenders for the position of ANC president.
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The former minister of health predicts that the conference will be a watershed moment.
According to Mkhize, the ANC’s viability as a means of enhancing South Africans’ quality of life is in jeopardy.
“Our window of opportunity to correct mistakes of the past and re-energise our movement is rapidly closing. We cannot afford another five years of deeply factionalised and directionless leadership. We must act decisively to save the ANC.”
“Poverty is the mother of numerous social ills such as drug abuse, violent crimes and gender-based violence, which have been spreading unabated over the past few years. The poverty of leadership in dealing with these ills continues to condemn our people to a life of misery and indignity,” he said.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
Incoming President Zweli Mkhize accepts nomination. He will prioritise
— Azania (@azania1023) October 7, 2022
1. Ending loadshedding
2. Creating jobs
3. Ending factions
4. Violent crimes
5. Violence against women and children
6. Drug abuse pic.twitter.com/NQB1Ie88px
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