The African National Congress (ANC) in the North West has taken a firm stance against misconduct within its ranks, with its Provincial Disciplinary Committee (PDC) recommending the expulsion of former Ditsobotla Local Municipality Mayor Mazwi Moruri and nine other councillors.
The members were charged with bringing the party into disrepute following a series of allegations, including absenteeism from caucus meetings, defiance of party directives, and fostering divisions within the council. A leaked disciplinary report obtained by the SABC reveals that the ten ANC members faced five counts of misconduct.
Charges and Findings
The charges include:
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Failure to attend caucus meetings, undermining party cohesion.
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Refusal to implement ANC decisions, particularly the election of Molefe Morutse as Mayor.
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Sowing divisions within the party caucus.
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Breaching deployment contracts by acting against ANC mandates.
The PDC found the members guilty of serious violations, warranting their expulsion from the party.
Background and Implications
The Ditsobotla Local Municipality has been plagued by instability, with multiple leadership changes and administrative challenges in recent years. The ANC’s decision to recommend expulsion signals a crackdown on ill-discipline ahead of the 2026 elections, where the party seeks to restore public confidence.
Next Steps
The recommendation will now be forwarded to the ANC’s National Disciplinary Committee for final ratification. If upheld, the expulsions could trigger by-elections in the affected wards, further reshaping the political landscape in the troubled municipality.
ANC North West Provincial Secretary Louis Diremelo confirmed the disciplinary process but declined to comment further, stating that internal procedures must be respected.
Meanwhile, the affected members have yet to publicly respond to the ruling. Political analysts suggest this move underscores the ANC’s attempt to enforce discipline, though its effectiveness may depend on consistent enforcement across all levels of the party.
