By OBAKENG MAJE
The newly-elected ANC Regional Executive Committee (REC) in the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati said, it will hold its inaugural Regional Executive Committee (REC) meeting this week. The ANC regional secretary, Walter Mabogola said, the aim is to bring unity and renewal to defend and advance the people’s democratic gains in the region.
The regional elective conference was held last weekend at Banquet Hall in Vryburg.
According to reports, all of REC’s top five positions were uncontested. Motseokae “Sense” Maje, who is the executive mayor of the Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District was elected as the regional chairperson, Gabby Mosebetsi was elected as deputy regional chairperson, Walter Mabogola was elected as regional secretary, Joseph Moabi emerged as deputy regional secretary, while Doreen Moriri was elected as treasurer.
“The ANC is still a great significance and hope for the people in the region, especially the oppressed and marginalised. In brief, we are going to implement the mandate of the delegates, who were part of the conference. Our part of the mandate is to develop a Programme of Action for three years.
“This will ensure that there is renewal, rebuilding, and unity within the ANC in the region. The assertion will continue to resonate in both words and actions as we lead the ongoing effort to build a united, non-racial, no sexist, democratic and prosperous society,” he said.
Mabogola further said, they will discuss organisational, youth, political, and governance issues during the inaugural meeting too. He added that, when they are talking about true unity, they are talking about the unity of purpose, which will be informed by their Programme of Action.
“We are expecting every ANC leader in the region to take part in the implementation of the program. There will be also an induction program for our public servants, who occupy government positions.
“This will assist us in ensuring that every member and public servant understands the mandate and vision of the ANC. We are also going to ensure that there is consequence management and accountability against those who transgress,” said Mabogola.
He said working together with the ANC Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) in North West, they have brought necessary changes in various local municipalities such as Kagisano-Molopo, Lekwa-Teemane, Greater Taung, Naledi, and Mamusa Local Municipalities.
“Remember, the ANC is a national liberation movement and it was formed to unite the African people and spearhead the struggle for fundamental political, social, and economic change. The ruling party also continues to uplift the quality of life of all South Africans, especially the poor.
“So, the newly-elected leadership in the region marked one of the most important turning points. We are going to achieve our mandate through discipline, dedication, and determination. We believe that, we could achieve our objectives through persuasion too,” said Mabogola.
Meanwhile the ANCYL regional spokesperson, Amogelang Maretela said: “The ANCYL in the region is happy with the newly-elected ANC REC in the region. We hope that it will provide direction and gives a clear message to other members of the organisation.
“We also call on all ANC members to rally behind it and as the ANCYL, we will support every action the leadership takes that includes us as young people of the movement. We are also going to do our utmost in ensuring that the REC is relevant to the masses and society at large.”
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