The arrests relate to a range of crimes, including drugs and possession of illegal firearms.

The composition of the party's highest decision-making body between conferences was expected to be an indicator of the balance of power in the party's leadership.

The proposal has been on the governing party’s agenda for several years and has been fiercely opposed by the media fraternity as an attack on press freedom.

It appears ANC members want finality on whether media in SA should be allowed to self-regulate or not.

The ANC briefs the media on the outcomes of the peace and stability commission.

Sources have told Eyewitness News that Senzo Mchunu will only be given 15 out of the 68 omitted votes.

Bathabile Dlamini and the rest of the Women’s League threw their weight behind Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, but she was beaten by Cyril Ramaphosa.

Lists have been circulating on social media purportedly from delegates showing their preferences for the 80 NEC positions.

The chairperson of Sanef's media freedom sub-committee Sam Mkokeli was manhandled by security personnel.

The real work of discussing ANC policies was expected to get underway once new leadership was elected and it’s understood some commissions have started.

The ANCWL president, Bathabile Dlamini, believes the ruling party has regressed in its efforts to empower and elevate women to decision-making positions.

The NEC members may not be named today as the voting process is very long and so is counting.

Zweli Mkhize says he withdrew his candidacy for ANC deputy president in the interests of unity.

Jacob Zuma went on a walkabout at an exhibition centre on the sidelines of the ANC national conference in Nasrec on Monday afternoon.

The ANC has confirmed that the counting of ballots is underway.

Lindiwe Sisulu failed to garner enough support for her presidential campaign, but she's well in the running for the number two position.

On day two of this crucial conference, outgoing ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte has confirmed around 4,700 delegates will be voting.

Supporters of the two front runners in the race for the ANC presidency have been singing songs in support of their preferred candidates.