Potgieter-Gqubule blames factionalism within ANC for formation of breakaway parties

JOHANNESBURG - The African National Congress (ANC)’s head of policy and research, Fébé Potgieter-Gqubule, has blamed factionalism within the ruling party for the formation of breakaway parties.

Potgieter-Gqubule said the ANC has been unable to deliver on its promises due to unresolved internal leadership issues and lack of consistency in the implementation of its conference resolutions.

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She was reflecting on ANC policy positions on the sidelines of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting that took place at Birchwood in Benoni.

"Even in provinces where the ANC won, like Limpopo, Eastern Cape, North West, voter turnout was 41%, so a large portion of the population didn't vote, in addition to those that are not registered. So, we do face a crisis of democratic participation if we have such low levels of registration as well as turnout."