ANC deputy secretary-general

The ANC labeled the circulated fake reports about deputy secretary general Jessie Duarte as inhumane and barbaric.

Meanwhile, the governing party said it would convene an NEC meeting on Sunday to process policy discussion documents. We are appreciative of the continued support that the family is giving to the deputy secretary-general.” The ANC is encouraged by the DSG, comrade Duarte’s display of strength on a daily basis and look forward to her imminent return to office.”

The ANC has rubbished claims that have been circulating on social media of Jessie Duarte passing away - calling it inhumane.

It went on to thank everyone for their support that went out to Duarte in her time of need. The African National Congress (ANC) has dismissed social media rumours that Jessie Duarte has died. We call on those responsible for the dissemination of these malicious and insensitive rumours to immediately refrain from such acts as they are causing nothing but unnecessary panic within the movement and amongst DSG Duarte’s family, friends and comrades.”

The ANC has dismissed social media reports claiming the party's deputy secretary-general Jessie Duarte has passed away.

“I am still alive and getting stronger by the day. “Should the peddlers of the misleading rumours persist, the ANC will be left with no choice but to approach relevant authorities to investigate the origins and accordingly act upon those responsible.” “We call on those responsible for the dissemination of these malicious and insensitive rumours to immediately refrain from such acts as they are causing nothing but unnecessary panic within the movement and amongst DSG Duarte’s family, friends, and comrades.