ANC Limpopo holds conference despite Vhembe court fight

The leadership fight is still barreling ahead, and that court mess could mess with who gets a seat in the room.

Conference stays on

• The African National Congress Limpopo confirmed the March dates.
• Turfloop Campus hosts it from March 27.
• Over 1,200 delegates are expected there.

Vhembe case drama

• Vhembe applicants are attacking a 2025 result.
• They flagged branch meetings and delegate screening.
• Their court bid tries blocking Vhembe delegates.

Party line holds

• Stan Mathabatha’s camp said checks were done.
• Soviet Lekganyane insisted the gathering still happens.
• Internal appeals, they argued, already ran dry.

Why this race matters

• Stan Mathabatha is expected back in play.
• Top posts on the Provincial Executive Committee open.
• Limpopo’s 2026 municipal battle hangs over everything.

What the court could do

• Judges could toss the bid outright.
• Interim relief might bench Vhembe’s delegation.
• A rerun order could scramble regional numbers.

Bigger ANC backdrop

• The African National Congress is pushing renewal.
• Limpopo has wrestled with suspensions and infighting.
• Members were told not to wreck proceedings.