African National Congress (ANC) deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte was on Tuesday delivering the outcomes of the party's three-day national executive committee (NEC) meeting.
ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte has blamed Ace Magashule's supporters of selectively leaking and manipulating audio of confidential meetings. She said that they were trying to sow fear.
ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte made her feelings strongly known in the almost nine-minute-long clip making the rounds on social media.
Duarte has apologised for the article published in the Daily Maverick, which she says may have been perceived as "disrespectful” – as it appears, she may have been personally attacking Zondo.
Duarte said in an article on the State Capture Commission it appears that she was directly speaking to or attacking Zondo, and added that it was not her intention to show any disrespect towards the commission chair personally.
The ANC has been in a protracted battle over this matter, with its secretary-general Ace Magashule being called to step aside after he was charged with corruption.
The ANC’s deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte announced that the annual January 8 celebrations would be a virtual event in order to adhere to regulations put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The event, which usually draws thousands of delegates from around the country, will be held in Limpopo this time. Duarte also said that there would be a video link to connect to all provinces to ensure adherence.
ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte pleaded with their members to respect the strict attendance limits that are necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions.
ANC deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte told Eyewitness News the PEC should have considered more factors than legal implications when making its decision.
ANC deputy-secretary Jessie Duarte made the announcement in a briefing on Tuesday where she described Gumede as a disciplined and highly regarded member of the party.
ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte told the media on Sunday about posters that have been damaged or destroyed across the province.
ANC Western Cape elections head Ebrahim Rasool says areas that have historically been DA strongholds in the province have opened up them.
The ANC has reassured Sanef and eNCA that the altercation between its deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte and journalist Samkele Maseko was not meant to undermine journalists and their freedoms although it may have appeared so.
This follows the ANC national executive committee (NEC)’s decision to send all names to the commission where individuals who are found wanting will get a chance to present their case to the body.
The ANC says that it is confident that its members in the North West legislature won’t support a motion of no confidence in Premier Supra Mahumapelo, despite obvious problems within the party’s leadership.
ANC deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte and Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor visited the tomb of Sheikh Yusuf as part of the party's Nelson Mandela centennial celebrations.
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe is interacting with delegates and admin staff to understand what is causing the frustration and holdup.
The three provinces affected are staunch Dlamini Zuma supporters and this decision could swing the balance decisively in favour of her rival.
