Pretoria – ANC national spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri has been granted special leave of absence to focus on her health, the party announced on Sunday.
The ANC did not disclose details about her condition but said NEC members Nonceba Mhlauli and Zuko Godlimpi will jointly serve as acting national spokespersons to ensure continuity in the party’s communications.
“This deployment will ensure continuity in the communication work of the movement and the effective articulation of ANC policies, programmes and positions.
The ANC wishes to inform members of the media, stakeholders, and the public that the National Spokesperson, Comrade Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, has been granted special leave of absence to attend to matters relating to her health. The ANC has deployed NEC members, Comrade Nonceba… pic.twitter.com/NcIldMSnZz
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“Both Comrades bring considerable organisational experience and a deep understanding of the movement’s strategic objectives, and will jointly undertake the responsibilities of spokesperson during this period.”
The ANC wished Bhengu-Motsiri a speedy recovery and said it looks forward to her return.
“The movement looks forward to her return and calls upon all structures, members, supporters, media practitioners and stakeholders to afford the acting national spokespersons their full cooperation as they assume these responsibilities on behalf of the organisation.”
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