JOHANNESBURG – The ANC is going for Derek Hanekom over comments he made in the lead-up to the motion of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma.

The party wants him to explain why he should not be removed as the ANC’s national disciplinary committee chairperson.

In a letter, Secretary General Gwede Mantashe says Hanekom’s public confirmation that he voted against President Zuma has jeopardised his role.

Hanekom has been vocal about his displeasure in Zuma’s leadership.

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He’s led a charge within the ANC NEC to have him removed but failed twice.

He’s now being given 10 days to explain why he should remain the ANC’s DC chairperson.

On Sunday, Hanekom said his party must lead by example.

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He was speaking at the United Democratic Front’s 34th birthday event in Cape Town.

“The ANC must be united for the right things. The ANC must be united in standing up against the wrong things. That is the kind of the ANC that the masses are looking for. Ordinary people are looking for the ANC that they can look up to. The ANC that will unite all the society not just itself. We’re looking for the ANC which will lead society. But to lead society we as leaders of the ANC have to be held at the highest regard.

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