ANC YOUTH LEAGUE GAUTENG 10TH PROVINCIAL CONGRESS DECLARATION
15 August
We the delegates of the 10th Provincial Congress held in Ekurhuleni, Birchwood Hotel between the 13th and 15th of August 2010; under theme "Revival & Continuation with the legacy of our forebearers, a call for unity in action to advance youth development". Having concluded the business of congress without any act of ill discipline and all delegates accept and commit to work with the newly elected ANCYL Gauteng leadership. Understanding the significance of hosting this all-important conference in Ekurhuleni a great city where the remains of Oliver Reginald Tambo and Chris Hani laid to rest.
This conference happens after South Africa hosted a successful Fifa World Cup which advances our view that Africa as a continent can no longer be treated as a step child in the international space.
The congress notes the deterioration of organizational culture and discipline within its ranks and hereby declares the restoration of organizational values in Gauteng in order to become a model Province in the Country. The delegates declare that branches remain the basic unit of the ANCYL and that elected leadership collective commit to service structures as well as to increase membership significantly before the next congress.
The congress declares to campaign vigorously against poverty, unemployment and continuing mismatch of skills and therefore declare to improve socio-economic condition of the youth of Gauteng. Develop and build activist branches as defined by community work, continuous political education and engagement.
The 10th Provincial Congress elected the top five leadership officials as follows:
1. Chairperson: Lebogang Maile
2. Deputy Chairperson: Simon Molefe
3. Secretary: Ayanda Kasa-Ntsobi
4. Deputy Secretary: Nkhensani Kubayi
5. Treasurer: Masabata Mutlaneng
Amandla!
Statement issued by Nkhesani Kubayi, Gauteng ANC Youth League Deputy Provincial Secretary, August 15 2010
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