ANC's Nciza Slams DA For Attempting To Create Discord Between Gauteng PEC, NEC

Provincial Secretary of the ANC in Gauteng Thembinkosi "TK" Nciza on Sunday spoke against the Democratic Alliance's (DA) efforts to create a divide between the ANC's Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) in Gauteng and the National Executive Committee (NEC).

Nciza expressed strong concern about what he called a "malicious attempt" by the DA to create conflict between the two groups, accusing the opposition party of trying to paint the ANC Gauteng PEC as a rebellious group that goes against the NEC.

The Provincial Secretary of the ANC pointed out that the DA has been labeling him and Gauteng ANC Chairperson Panyaza Lesufi as "rebels" within the party, stressing that this portrayal is dangerous and misleading, aimed at damaging the ANC's leadership in Gauteng.

This issue has become more significant as tensions rise between the ANC and the DA, especially after the ANC successfully passed a motion of no confidence against former mayor of Tshwane Cilliers Brink, as per Central News reported.

Nciza argued that the DA is trying to distract people from its failures in managing municipalities like the City of Tshwane. He mentioned a recent report from the Auditor General that pointed out financial mismanagement under the DA's leadership.

Tshwane, which received a qualified audit result, is a major reason why the ANC decided to pursue the motion of no confidence against Brink. The motion passed with 120 votes in favor and only 87 against it.

The ANC Gauteng leadership believes the DA's response to Brink's removal is distracting from the real problem—the declining quality of service delivery in Tshwane. They see the motion as necessary to bring back good governance in the capital city, which has faced serious financial issues under the DA's leadership.

Nciza emphasized that the ANC in Gauteng is committed to the principles of democratic centralism, which is a long-standing tradition in the party. He made it clear that there is no division between the PEC and the (NEC) regarding Governments of National Unity (GNU).

The ANC's position on unity governments is straightforward -- they are voluntary coalitions that reflect what South African voters want. The PEC, in agreement with the NEC, is focused on ensuring stability through cooperative governance in local municipalities.