Well-renowned professor, William Gumede, has been appointed to independently chair a national convention later this month where six parties will explore a pact with the aim of removing the ANC from power in next year's general elections. | soyiso_maliti
The national convention is expected to be held on 16 and 17 August in Kempton Park.An associate professor at Wits University's School of Governance, Gumede authored what is regarded as one of the most insightful books about former president Thabo Mbeki and the ANC in the mid-2000s, titled IFP-DA pact in KZN sets the scene for moonshot convention
Gumede has advised governments in the mediation processes of warring countries and was the facilitator in the healing process in the aftermath of the Marikana massacre. Gumede will run the process, together with Commission for Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration chief executive Nerine Kahn, Germany-based Trier Institute for Democracy, and Party Research director Professor Uwe Jun, and experienced journalist Zamayirha Peter.
"These meetings enable parties to engage around the agenda for the convention and to build greater consensus ahead of the convention," the parties said in a joint statement.
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