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=**ANC statement on continued attacks on the ANC by Zwelinzima Vavi**=


 * 29 October 2007**

The African National Congress is disturbed by what appears to be a sustained and irresponsible campaign by COSATU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi to undermine the members and leadership of the ANC.

His continued unwarranted attacks on the leadership of the ANC is a matter of concern to all those who want to see the Alliance united to further its primary objective of improving the living conditions of our people.

Leaders of the Alliance are expected to act responsibly and conduct themselves in an exemplary manner befitting of a leader of the mass democratic movement.

We find as unfortunate, unfounded and divisive statements attributed to Vavi suggesting that the re-election of ANC President Thabo Mbeki as party leader will divide the Alliance.

The ANC expresses its unequivocal rejection of this totally unacceptable attempt to tell the ANC how it should constitute its leadership.

We wish to state once again that the decision of who should lead the ANC is the exclusive right of ANC branches and should be respected.

We urge Vavi to desist from theatrical gimmicks that have nothing to do with the future of the Alliance.

The ANC further advises anyone wishing to participate in the process of electing ANC leaders to do so through the appropriate channels, as members of ANC branches.

Issued by African National Congress


 * For more information contact: Smuts Ngonyama on 082 994 2112 or Tiyani Rikhotso on 079 879 7974**