Speaking to the SABC in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, Saul argues that the ANC lacks unity, which has implications for the country. He has previously lamented the disruption of a smooth transition of leadership in the ruling party.

This comes as the party is scheduled to hold its 55th elective conference next month. Various provinces and structures have made pronouncements on their preferred candidates.

The Northern Cape threw its weight behind the incumbent president Cyril Ramaphosa for a second term. The ANC president has recently come under fire from his predecessors. 

However, the Northern Cape ANC chairperson Zamani Saul insists that the position of party president must not be contested.

According to Saul, the position should be a symbol of unity.

The ANC’s December Conference is set to be recorded as among the most important the party has ever had. Since its last conference, the ANC has been struggling not only within its ranks but also in the hearts of South Africans.  This has led to the belief that, come the 2024 national elections, the party will not reach over the 50% threshold.

 SABC