By OBAKENG MAJE
23 July 2026 – The South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in the North West said it has noted with shock and deep disappointment the allegations of bullying and unfair treatment directed at ANC Provincial List Committee (PLC) representative, Dr Sello Ntsoko. SANCO said it was approached by Ntsoko, who raised serious concerns regarding the conduct of certain ANC members serving on the PLC.
SANCO provincial secretary, Mogomotsi Mosheshe said according to these concerns, Ntsoko has repeatedly been prevented from expressing his views freely, with his contributions allegedly being suppressed through the use of numerical majority rather than democratic engagement. Mosheshe said equally concerning are allegations of manipulation, undue interference and undemocratic practices during the candidate selection process.
“These allegations, if left unaddressed, have the potential to undermine the credibility and integrity of the PLC. As a people-centred and community-driven organisation, SANCO will never allow the voices of the communities we represent to be silenced.
“Our representative serves on the PLC to advance the interests of our communities, and any attempt to intimidate, marginalise, or bully him is an attack on SANCO itself. We therefore wish to make it unequivocally clear that if Ntsoko is targeted for fulfilling his responsibilities, SANCO will regard such actions as an attack on the organisation and the communities it represents,” he said.
Mosheshe further reminded their alliance partner, the African National Congress (ANC), that the revolutionary alliance was not formed by chance. He added that it was built on the enduring principles of mutual respect, unity, consultation, and collective leadership.
“These principles must continue to guide the conduct of all alliance partners and their representatives. SANCO therefore calls upon ANC members serving on the PLC to refrain from any conduct that may be perceived as bullying, intimidation, or the suppression of differing views.
“We urge all members to demonstrate political maturity, uphold democratic values, and conduct themselves in a manner that promotes fairness, transparency, and respect for all participants in the candidate selection process,” said Mosheshe.
He said they remain hopeful that this unfortunate impasse can be resolved amicably in the best interests of the alliance and the people of the North West. Mosheshe said unity among alliance partners is essential, if they are to work together effectively towards securing a decisive victory for the ANC in the forthcoming Local Government Elections (LGEs).
“Finally, SANCO wishes to remind the leadership of the ANC that arrogance, factionalism, intolerance, and conduct inconsistent with the ANC Constitution have significantly contributed to the erosion of public confidence in the movement.
“If the renewal of the ANC is to be meaningful, there must be a genuine commitment to self-correction, accountability, and decisive action against individuals whose conduct undermines the values and objectives of the organisation,” he said.
Mosheshe said without such commitment, the renewal project risks becoming an empty slogan rather than a genuine programme of organisational renewal.
Meanwhile, it is alleged that Ntsoko has since resigned as ANC Provincial List Committee (PLC) due to bullying and unfair treatment directed him. However, it is alleged that, this has drawn attention of the ANC Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula who has intervened in the matter and pursuing Ntsoko to reverse his decision.
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