Ace Magashule and Cyril Ramaphosa in happier times. Picture: Adrian de Kock
The weekend’s dramatic virtual meeting of the national executive committee (NEC) wraps up with party president Cyril Ramaphosa’s closing address.
The meeting was engulfed by drama, ranging from public spats and audio leaks to some members being booted out of the meeting itself.
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Top of the agenda was the party’s implementation of the resolution and guidelines on the step aside rule for members charged with serious crimes.
The meeting also covered the upcoming local government elections, organising campaigns an the update on the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout.
Embattled ANC members Ace Magashule and Bongani Bongo were booted out of the meeting on Saturday.
Watch the address live below, courtesy of the ANC: