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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>After winning a third term as ANC chairperson, Stanley Mathabatha has assured those who stood against his slate that he is willing to work with them for the betterment of Limpopo.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am going to sit down with comrade Dickson Masemola and the others and we will figure out how we can work together for the sake of our people.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs you know, this is not the first time that comrade Dickson [Masemola] had contested me and we have throughout remained friends,\u201d said Mathabatha.<\/p>\n

He also made assurances that individuals such as Masemola, who is MEC for public works, ought not to worry about potential changes within the executive now that they have lost.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt would be unethical for us just to cut people off because they contested us; what is going to happen is reviews will take place as usual and if there are changes, they would be informed by that and not spite,\u201d said Mathabatha.<\/p>\n

The chairperson said going forward, the newly elected leadership would be preoccupied with deliberations around the ANC\u2019s discussion documents and making suggestions where necessary.<\/p>\n

The province is believed to be considering challenging the newly fortified step-aside rule, which now disqualifies criminally charged members from standing for political positions, given the impact it had on potential candidate Danny Msiza.<\/p>\n

Limpopo conference: ANC acted ‘strongly’ on VBS corruption in province – Stanley Mathabatha<\/p>\n

Mathabatha refused to commit to whether they would be challenging the step-aside rule, saying the province would look at the discussion documents and make resolutions based on that.<\/p>\n

He also said the province would be more preoccupied with challenges facing residents, such as water and roads.<\/p>\n

Mathabatha has been re-elected for an unprecedented third term as ANC chairperson in the province, defeating his friend and close political ally, Masemola.<\/p>\n

In a clean sweep, Mathabatha\u2019s entire slate was elected into the party\u2019s top five.<\/p>\n

Florence Radzilani defeated Mopani District Mayor Pule Shayi for the deputy chairperson position after receiving 791 votes compared to Shayi\u2019s 373.<\/p>\n

Reuben Madadzhe was elected secretary with 717 votes, defeating outgoing provincial ANC secretary Soviet Lekganyane who received 451 votes.<\/p>\n

Basikopo Makamu was elected deputy secretary with 797 votes compared to Livhuwani Ligaraba\u2019s 365<\/p>\n

Nakedi Sibanda-Kekana was elected treasurer after receiving 786 votes compared to Faith Chauke\u2019s 375.<\/p>\n

The announcements were met with loud applause as all nominated individuals were carried to the stage by their supporters.<\/p>\n

The mood was festive as songs broke out from the packed venue.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Africa<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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