The African National Congress (ANC) Regional Executive Committee of the Dr WB Rubusana Region extends its warmest revolutionary congratulations to the newly elected Regional Executive Committee of the ANC Veterans League (ANCVL) in the Dr WB Rubusana Region, led by Cde Mnikina.
We salute the successful holding of the ANCVL Regional Conference on 30 March 2026 at Robbie De Lange Hall, KuGompo, convened by the Provincial Executive Committee of the ANCVL. The conference was officially opened by the ANC Regional Chairperson, Cde Princess Faku.
It received a comprehensive political report from Regional Chairperson Cde Mnikina and an organisational report from Regional Secretary Cde Calata. Delegates engaged in thorough, frank and constructive discussions on the renewal of our movement and the challenges facing the organisation.
This conference marks another important milestone in strengthening the ANCVL as a critical pillar of the ANC in our region. The election of a new leadership demonstrates the continued commitment of our veterans to unity, discipline and the advancement of the National Democratic Revolution.
The ANC Veterans League exists to ensure that veterans of the liberation struggle — those who have served the ANC and the movement with distinction for an unbroken period of 40 years and who are 60 years of age or older — continue to make a full and rich contribution to the work of the ANC, to the broader democratic movement, and to the life of the nation.
As an autonomous body within the overall structure of the ANC, the ANCVL functions as an integral part of our organisation with its own constitution, rules and regulations, always consistent with the Constitution and policies of the ANC.
Its political aims and objectives are clear and unwavering:
• To mobilise and unite veterans so that they remain active participants in the struggle for a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous South Africa as envisaged in the Freedom Charter;
• To preserve and defend the revolutionary traditions, history and values of the ANC and the liberation movement;
• To provide wise counsel, guidance and leadership to the ANC at all levels, drawing on the rich experience and wisdom accumulated over decades of struggle;
• To advance the renewal and rebuilding of the ANC, combat corruption, factionalism and any deviation from our core principles; and
• To ensure that veterans continue to play a leading role in the social, economic and political life of the nation, contributing to the deepening of democracy and the improvement of the lives of all South Africans, especially the poor and working class.
The ANC Regional Executive Committee of Dr WB Rubusana Region pledges its full support to the newly elected ANCVL Regional Executive Committee under the leadership of Cde Mnikina as Regional Chairperson, Cde Phumeza Ngxale as the Regional Secretary and Cde Phumla Nazo as Regional Treasurer . Together, we will work tirelessly to strengthen the ANC, renew our branches, and deliver on our historic mission of a better life for all.
We call on all structures of the ANC, the Alliance and the broader mass democratic movement in the Dr WB Rubusana Region to rally behind the new ANCVL leadership and to draw on the invaluable experience of our veterans in the ongoing task of organisational renewal and service to the people.
Issued by the ANC Regional Executive Committee:
Dr WB Rubusana Region
African National Congress
Regional Secretary
Cde Anele Lizo
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