Court blocks bid to derail Limpopo ANC conference as it goes ahead

March 27, 2026Last Updated: March 27, 2026

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Court blocks bid to derail Limpopo ANC conference as it goes ahead

The Polokwane High Court has struck off the roll an urgent application that sought to interdict the 11th ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference, clearing the way for the gathering to proceed as planned on Friday, 27 March. The application was brought by Basil Mabasa, a secretary from Ward 10 in the Collins Chabane sub-region, who alleged irregularities in a Branch General Meeting held in November last year. He also raised concerns about the legitimacy of two delegates representing his branch at the conference. The matter was reserved for judgment on Friday morning. Judge Mashudu Tshivhase delivered a ruling striking the application off the roll, effectively allowing the ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference to continue without legal hindrance. Reaction from ANC Provincial Secretary Vhamusanda Reuben Madadzhe followed the decision. Video and fuller coverage are available via official updates. Video.

Introduction

Summary of the main points: A legal bid to stop the ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference in Polokwane was dismissed, allowing the conference to proceed on 27 March. The applicant alleged irregularities in a Branch General Meeting and questioned the representation of two delegates from Ward 10 in Collins Chabane. The court, presided over by Judge Mashudu Tshivhase, struck the urgent application off the roll, clearing the way for the conference to continue as planned. Reactions from ANC leadership followed the ruling.

Detailed list

What happened: The Polokwane High Court struck off the roll an urgent application aimed at interdicting the 11th ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference, allowing the event to proceed on 27 March.
Date of the conference: 27 March 2026 (as planned at the time of the ruling).
Applicant: Basil Mabasa, a secretary from Ward 10 within the Collins Chabane sub-region.
Allegations: Mabasa alleged irregularities in a Branch General Meeting held in November of the previous year and questioned the legitimacy of two delegates representing his branch at the conference.
Court: Polokwane High Court (Judge Mashudu Tshivhase presiding).
Ruling: The urgent application was struck off the roll, effectively removing the legal barrier to the conference proceeding.
Outcome: The ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference could continue without hindrance from this case.
Reaction: Initial comments from ANC Provincial Secretary Vhamusanda Reuben Madadzhe followed the ruling.
Source updates: The news item is shared with video and further commentary via official social media updates.
Source link: Video
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Simple summary of the story

A legal bid to halt the 11th ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference in Polokwane was dismissed by the Polokwane High Court. Basil Mabasa, a ward secretary from Collins Chabane, claimed there were irregularities in a November Branch General Meeting and questioned the delegates’ legitimacy. Judge Mashudu Tshivhase struck the application off the roll, clearing the way for the conference to proceed on 27 March. The decision was expected to let the ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference continue without legal obstacles, with reactions from ANC leadership and updates shared on social media. For more context, see the live video link and related city news coverage.

Questions and answers

What was the purpose of the urgent application? To interdict or stop the 11th ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference from proceeding on its scheduled date.
Who filed the application? Basil Mabasa, a secretary from Ward 10 in the Collins Chabane sub-region.
What were the allegations? Alleged irregularities in a Branch General Meeting held in November and concerns about the legitimacy of two delegates representing Mabasa’s branch at the conference.
Where did the court ruling take place? Polokwane High Court in Limpopo, South Africa.
Who was the judge? Judge Mashudu Tshivhase (referred to as Mashudu Tshivhase in updates).
What was the outcome? The application was struck off the roll, allowing the conference to proceed without hindrance.
When did this ruling occur? The ruling was delivered on Friday morning, March 27, 2026, following consideration of the matter reserved for judgment.
What happened next? The ANC Limpopo Provincial Conference proceeded as planned, with reactions from ANC leadership published afterward.
Where can I see the video or updates? Video and updates are available on the Lim Chronicle’s social media post linked in the article: Video.
Where can I find more local news like this? More stories like this can be found at City of Thohoyandou News.
Is this the final word on the matter? The court’s decision addressed the immediate obstacle to the conference; further developments or challenges could arise separately from this case.