Picture: ANC PEC member in North West and embattled Ditsobotla Local Municipality mayor, Morutse Molefe
By REGINALD KANYANE
31 March 2026 – The ANC in North West has placed its Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) member, who is also a mayor of the embattled Ditsobotla Local Municipality, Morutse Molefe on precautionary suspension. The ANC said its Provincial Working Committee (PWC) in its ordinary meeting convened on 30 March 2026, received a report concerning the conduct of Molefe during the 8th ANC Regional Conference in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda Region.
The ANC provincial secretary, Louis Diremelo said after careful consideration, the ANC PWC is satisfied that the behaviour exhibited during the regional conference constitutes acts of misconduct as contemplated under Rule 25.17 of the ANC Constitution and Rule 104 of the adopted Conference Guidelines and Rebuilding Process. Diremelo said in terms of Rule 25.56 of the ANC Constitution, the PWC has resolved to place Molefe on immediate temporary suspension, pending the outcome of processes to be conducted by the Provincial Disciplinary Committee.
“It is important to note that Molefe will continue to serve as a public representative of the ANC in his capacity as the mayor of Ditsobotla Local Municipality. The organisation will, however, regulate his participation in official duties during the period of suspension.
“The Provincial Working Committee (PWC) has received a report on the current state of the Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati regions. The terms of office for the leadership structures in these two regions have lapsed,” he said.
Diremelo further said in accordance with Rule 21.10 of the ANC Constitution, the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC), through its appointed deployees, shall immediately exercise the powers of the Regional Executive Committees (RECs) until such time as the PEC makes a final determination on the matter. He added that the ANC remains committed to upholding the principles of accountability, integrity and proper conduct within its structures, ensuring that all members adhere to the highest standards of ethical and political conduct.
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