By JN Reporter

Following a one-and-a-half-day delay to the start of the Mofutsanyana regional conference, African National Congress (ANC) Deputy Chairperson Toto Makume has assured members that all logistical and organisational issues have been resolved and that the gathering will proceed as planned today.

Speaking to Journal News on the side-line of an officials’ meeting between the regional leadership and the provincial delegation—led by himself and Deputy Provincial Secretary Dibolelo Mance—Makume urged delegates to engage constructively. He noted that the outcomes of the conference will play a key role in shaping the region’s future direction.

The conference, which was initially scheduled to begin on Friday morning, was delayed due to a number of disputes.

It is expected that current Regional Chairperson Thabo Mokoena and Regional Secretary Jeff Mohale will be re-elected unopposed, as no challengers have emerged.

“What caused the glitch yesterday was the reopening of nomination packages for delegates and candidates contesting positions today,” said Makume.

He emphasised that with the arrival of Mance, proceedings are now running smoothly.

“Remember, the Office of the Secretary must sign off on all delegates and nominees, and that process has now been concluded,” he said.

With disputes resolved and proceedings back on track, the conference now moves into its decisive phase—one that will determine the region’s leadership and political trajectory.