Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says the ANC must be led by people who have confidence in it.
Speaking at the 68th anniversary of the Youth League at Bizana in the Eastern Cape today, Motlanthe told crowds that leaders of the ANC are elected in an acting capacity and accordingly people do not come to the ANC for positions.
The Youth League’s anniversary coincided with celebrations of the end of the OR Tambo month, during which tribute was paid to his legacy.
The deputy president first visited the homestead where Tambo’s only surviving sister, Gertrude still lives. O R Tambo’s daughter, Tselane accompanied them. Here Motlanthe laid a wreath on Tambo’s grave in the Garden of Remembrance and visited a multi-million rand legacy project in his honour.
Among those with the deputy president were Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale and Mathews Phosa.
At the rally at a local stadium marking the 68th anniversary of the League, Sexwale and Youth League members talked about the need for change in ANC leadership at Mangaung.
ANC Youth League Deputy President Ronald Lamola called for change, saying that Polokwane had shown that no leadership position was guaranteed after the expiry of its five year term.
Motlanthe also paid tribute to past ANC Presidents, saying many of them started out as members of the ANC Youth League and emphasising the importance of branches.
They also visited the Nongeke Senior Secondary School where a pilot computer project is helping learners.
SABC
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