Thuthukile Zuma, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, has resigned from the African National Congress (ANC) Greater Johannesburg Regional Executive Committee (REC) amid an ongoing disciplinary process initiated by the party’s regional leadership.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, the ANC Greater Johannesburg Region confirmed that it had received Zuma’s resignation letter, following concerns raised about her participation in party activities and alleged breaches of the organisation’s social media protocols.
The regional leadership said it had written to Zuma on 15 October 2026, requesting that she explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against her.
The allegations centred on two issues: her alleged failure to fulfil responsibilities as an elected REC member and the alleged violation of ANC social media protocols.
According to the region, Zuma had been absent from most regional executive meetings since her election.
“The Region’s records reflect that Cde Thuthu has been absent in most of the Regional meetings since her election,” the statement said.
The ANC also raised concerns about her attendance at regional election meetings, participation in assigned subcommittee responsibilities, fulfilment of her Zone 3 deployment and involvement in election campaign activities.
Social media allegations involving Fikile Mbalula
The second allegation relates to Zuma’s activity on social media platform X, where she was accused of using her account to attack ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula.
The regional leadership viewed the alleged conduct as a violation of the party’s established social media protocols.
Zuma was initially given seven days to respond to the allegations. However, after she requested additional time, the region granted several extensions, with the final deadline set for 20 November 2026.
ANC confirms receipt of resignation
The ANC Greater Johannesburg Region confirmed that it received Zuma’s resignation letter on 10 November, after the correspondence had already circulated on social media.
The region said it would consider the issues raised in her correspondence alongside the disciplinary matters previously communicated to her.
“The Region notes the issues raised in the correspondence and will consider its contents alongside the matters previously communicated to her, in accordance with the ANC Constitution and applicable organisational procedures,” the statement read.
The regional leadership also emphasised that membership of elected party structures comes with responsibilities, including regular participation, accountability and commitment to organisational work.
It reiterated that discipline and respect for collective leadership remain central to the ANC’s organisational culture.
“Organisational discipline, accountability and respect for collective leadership remain fundamental to the character and functioning of the ANC,” the statement added.
The region further encouraged members who have concerns about the organisation or its leadership to use established internal structures and processes to raise their grievances.
Zuma’s resignation comes at a time when political parties are intensifying their organisational activities ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Her departure from the Greater Johannesburg REC brings her involvement in the regional leadership structure to an end, while the ANC considers the implications of her resignation under its internal procedures.
