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This attitude suggests SANCO is only fit to be ANC volunteers,\u201d Shongwe said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDuring the 2023 provincial conference, we reiterated the views expressed at previous provincial conferences that SANCO is treated as a stepchild in the alliance, particularly by the ANC.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shongwe added that they continue to be undermined even when their regional structure in Nkangala raised concerns about the lack of consultation on key developments in the region generally, and eMalahleni municipality specifically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOnce again, SANCO is being undermined. It is time for SANCO structures in Mpumalanga to take a firm stand regarding this ongoing exclusion,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He further stated that the provincial working committee firmly believes the ANC in Mpumalanga has taken a hostile stance towards SANCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe will be escalating this matter to the National Leadership of SANCO so that the issues can be raised with the ANC\u2019s National Leadership. We will seek an urgent bilateral meeting with the ANC to sharply raise concerns about their hostile position,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shongwe also said SANCO will continue to strengthen its relationship with the SACP, as agreed in a recent bilateral meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SACP, also experiencing similar \u201cunjust\u201d treatment as SANCO, has already declared its intention to contest state power starting with next year\u2019s local government elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThose discussions have not yet started with us. We are saying we want to strengthen our relationship with the SACP because they are speaking the same language as us. Their frustrations are our frustrations. That is why we believe strengthening our relationship with them will help push the civic movement\u2019s agenda,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shongwe, former MEC for Community Safety and Security, currently serves in the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature. He has also served in the executive council and acted as Premier when Premier David Mabuza was on sick leave. He is a member of the ANC and previously served as treasurer of the party\u2019s provincial executive committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He clarified that he was not deployed as a SANCO member in the legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was deployed as the then provincial treasurer of the ANC. So it\u2019s a completely different story. I am speaking now in my capacity as SANCO leader, and what we are raising is a mandate of SANCO, not about me personally. 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