Morero says tenure as Joburg’s ANC chair marked by success, challenges

Incumbent African National Congress (ANC) chairperson in Johannesburg Dada Morero has reflected on his three-year term as the party’s regional leader, describing it as a period marked by both successes and challenges.

Morero spoke to journalists on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ANC’s regional elective conference.

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It was day one of the three-day gathering, where ANC branches are expected to cast their ballots for a new leadership structure on Thursday.

Morero is seeking re-election as regional chairperson but faces a strong challenge from Loyiso Masuku, who enjoys wide support among some branches.

Morero was elected as the ANC’s Johannesburg chairperson in 2022 after serving more than 11 years as a regional secretary.

At the time, the ANC sat in opposition in the city council, with the Democratic Alliance (DA)-ActionSA coalition running the metro.

Morero said reclaiming governance was among his key achievements, but admitted the journey was not smooth sailing.

“Generally, we had a good leadership and a good REC [regional elective conference]. We had contradictions here and there, but we were a formidable team, and we retained most of the wards that we contested.”

A full report on Morero’s tenure is expected to be tabled on Thursday.

After that, voting will get underway to elect a new regional leadership structure that will steer the ANC in Johannesburg for the next three years.