By OBAKENG MAJE
18 August 2025- The African National Congress (ANC) said it has noted with serious concern and disapproval the recent conduct and public statements made by Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu. The ANC said Gigaba and Mchunu’s conduct represents a flagrant violation of ANC internal communication protocols and undermines the fundamental discipline of the movement.
The ANC national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bengu said Gigaba and Mchunu acted outside of any sanctioned organisational mandate or collective structure making pronouncements that amount to deliberate de-campaigning of the ANC. Bhengu said their remarks do not reflect the views of any legitimate structure of the movement and must be seen as an opportunistic assault on the collective image, credibility and cohesion of the ANC.
“The ANC categorically states that it is a revolutionary movement guided by democratic centralism principles and led through disciplined structures. No comrade, regardless of their history or standing is above the requirements of organisational discipline.
“These comrades are casting aspersions on the character and unity of the ANC, portraying the organisation as divided, incoherent and collapsing. These actions serves only the strategic agenda of counter-revolution and weakens the people’s confidence in their movement,” she said.
Bhengu further said no disciplined comrade would out of their own volition make statements that embolden forces that have long sought to reverse the gains of our revolution. She added that commune in the ANC is a constitutional mandate of the Secretary-General, these powers are entrusted to the National Spokesperson for operational purposes.
“Any deviation from this established protocol undermines internal cohesion, unity and renewal. The ANC will take the necessary steps to correct this behaviour and no comrade will be exempt from the discipline of the organisation which demands unity, discipline, and revolutionary morality from all.
“As we advance the programme of renewal in the ANC and society, we must intensify our efforts to serve our people with humility and dignity. The renewal programme cannot co-exist with ill-discipline,” said Bhengu.
She said they have no tolerance for conduct that seeks to weaken the collective. Bhengu said they call on all members and leaders of their movement to return to the basic principles and values of their movement and be committed to respecting the integrity and sanctity of their organisational processes.
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