New ANC Waterberg chairperson slams Mathabatha's step aside reasons
The newly elected ANC Waterberg region chairperson, Jack Maeko, has condemned Stanley Mathabatha for using his region as a reason for stepping aside as provincial chair.
Mathabatha sent a letter to ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula on Monday, saying he wants to preserve his reputation and integrity.
He complained about “unethical and ANC tendencies”, which he linked to the Vhembe and Waterberg regional elective conferences.
"It can't be correct, comrades, that when you want to step aside, you give excuses about the conference of the Waterberg region. It can't be correct,” said Maeko.
“It can't be correct that when you decide to step aside, you give excuses about the conference of Vhembe. You joined the ANC voluntarily; if you want to step aside, step aside voluntarily.”
Maeko made the remarks during his closing address at the Waterberg regional conference in Bela Bela.
He also rallied behind Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba, urging her to succeed Mathabatha.
Maeko said there is a history of premiers becoming chairpersons of the ANC.
"...Comrade Castle Mathale became the Premier, chairperson of the African National Congress. Comrade Chubu Mathabatha, premier, then chairperson of the province.
"And we are saying it must also apply to Comrade Dr Phophi Ramathuba. The agenda for women's emancipation is unstoppable."
Ramathuba and ANC Peter Mokaba regional chairperson and Polokwane Mayor John Mpe are rumoured to be eyeing the seat.
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