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DA federal congress to go ahead as online conference

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Two of the candidates campaigning for the party’s federal leader position, Mbali Ntuli and John Moodey, were opposed to a virtual conference, concerned that it might disadvantage those in areas with poor access to technology.

The DA’s federal congress will go ahead online on October 31 and November 1.

Two DA sources told TimesLIVE on Sunday that the matter was decided by a vote, with 82% of federal executive members opting for the congress to be held online amid the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Just last week, Ntuli called on the party to cancel its plans to hold an elective congress online and for members to insist that branch meetings be halted.

According to Ntuli, the online event would not afford many the chance to have “difficult” conversations due to technical difficulties, and holding branch meetings, known as annual general meetings , would put the party's members at risk and leave some out of the process. Ntuli also spoke out against the party holding branch meetings in the build-up to congress, saying it would be “irresponsible” to hold these “during the peak of Covid-19".

 

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