But some of the party’s stalwarts opposed to President JACOB ZUMA and called for him to step down, are boycotting the gathering.
Nonetheless, the ANC leaders who are attending the six days conference would try to resolve deep divisions, in-fighting and factionalism that are threatening the leadership of the party.
The delegates would also discuss land reform, inclusive economic growth, health and education with the aim of dealing with the unemployment, poverty and inequality in the system.
