The former president could still ‘technically’ be an ANC member if he appeals the decision to have him expelled
Many Umkhonto weSizwe veterans find themselves living on the streets, abandoned by the country that they helped to free
The relationship between former president Jacob Zuma and the ANC veterans had become acrimonious and tense
In a statement, league president Snuki Zikalala said the ANC’s elective conference "grabbed the nation’s attention and anxiety".
The stalwarts said the ANC leadership needed to know the days of unacceptable behaviour with the party’s ‘tolerance of corruption’ were over.
The ANC’s Veterans League plans to meet with presidential candidates in a bid to prevent further tensions over the party succession battle.
Stalwarts and veterans from the ANC have once again called for President Jacob Zuma to step down with immediate effect.
Mantashe says that, like in 2007 when corruption charges were first brought against Zuma, the party now needs the guidance of elders.
President Jacob Zuma has hit back at ANC veterans who called for a consultative conference of the party and his removal as head of state.
Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba spoke in Gugulethu, Cape Town on Friday evening. In his address, Gigaba described ANC veterans as ill-disciplined.