ANC submits candidates list – only those without criminal charges included

ANC spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri briefs media at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, 8 March 2024, on the party’s candidates list for the 2024 elections. Picture: Nigel Sibanda/The CitizenIn a media briefing on Friday, ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said its candidates list – which would be presented to the public in “due course” – includes an inter-generational mix that is representative of the “non-racial, non-sexist promise of the South African constitution”.

The electoral committee received 2 457 candidates nominated for national parliament with 31 candidates declining nomination. “We are confident that the candidate selection process adopted by the special extended national executive committee meeting, will give expression to the manifesto and our ability to live up to the promise to our people contained in those six priorities of the 2024 ANC manifesto,” she said.

“Our integrity safeguards are intended, and premised, on paying due deference to our nation’s constitution and its legal framework. The ANC’s constitutional guidelines are taken into account and other public interest considerations. Candidates should maintain ANC membership in good standing, “exhibiting a proven track record of commitment and improvement”. They should also demonstrate involvement in the democratic movement or government.

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