ANC Johannesburg regional conference starts as Morero and Masuku battle for top job

It’s all systems go for the African National Congress’ (ANC) 16th regional elective conference in Johannesburg, with delegates wrapping up registrations.

The three-day gathering is set to begin at 5pm at the Cedar Woods Hotel in Sandton.

Branch delegates will deliberate on key organisational reports, with voting for new ANC regional leaders expected to take place on Thursday.

Incumbent chairperson Dada Morero is seeking re-election but faces strong competition from Loyiso Masuku, who enjoys significant support.

Out of the ANC’s 135 branches in Johannesburg, 125 have qualified to participate in the party’s 16th regional elective conference.

Around 340 delegates have been accredited and will vote tomorrow for a new leadership structure to serve for the next three years.

Outgoing ANC regional chairperson Dada Morero is expected to officially open the gathering on Wednesday.

Most of tonight’s proceedings will take place behind closed doors until midnight as internal organisational matters are discussed.

At the moment, delegates are at the Premier Hotel in Sandton, where they are registering to gain access to the elective conference.