Provincial chairs to undergo vetting before being considered for premier positions, says ANC
The party has approved a new process to interview prospective premier candidates ahead of next year’s elections
02 May 2023 - 18:33
The ANC plans to put its best foot forward in the coming elections by subjecting prospective premier candidates to a vigorous vetting process which includes criminal record checks and other stringent qualifying criteria.
This comes as the party bids to secure an outright majority in next year’s general election to avoid pursuing a political compromise which would see it enter into coalitions with opposition parties at national and provincial level. ..
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