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ANC wields axe on Western Cape councillors after defections
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The Western Cape branch of South Africa's African National Congress announced the expulsion of several municipal councillors after they appeared on rival party candidate lists, notifying the affected municipalities of the removals. The party said the expulsions were linked to defections and breaches of party rules. A Cape Town councillor who was taken off the ANC's election list says she will consider legal action to challenge the decision.
WHY IT MATTERS
The expulsions highlight internal party conflicts that could alter the ANC's political strength and governance in the Western Cape.
The Western Cape ANC says it has notified municipalities of councillor expulsions linked to rival party lists, while a Cape Town councillor threatens legal action after being removed from the partyโs election candidate list.
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