Stan Mathabatha steps down as ANC Limpopo Chairperson

ANC Limpopo chairperson Stan Mathabatha has written to the ANC requesting to step down from his position with immediate effect.

Mathabatha has been chairperson of the ANC in the province since 2014. He served as Premier since 2013 and left the office at the 2024 general election, having reached the constitutional term limit.

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In a letter seen by Limpopo Chronicle, sent to ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula, Mathabatha cited misconduct and rampant unethical behaviour that goes against the party’s values in relation to the conference of the Vhembe and Waterberg regions for his decision.

“I would like to formally inform the national executive committee of my decision to step aside as the chairperson of the ANC in Limpopo province, effective immediately,” he wrote in a letter dated 1 September 2025.

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“This decision is motivated by the concerning misconduct and lack of ANC values that I have observed within the organisation in the province, particularly in relation to the processes towards and conduct within the conference of the Vhembe and Waterberg regions,” said Mathabatha.

“In order to uphold my reputation and integrity, I cannot stand aloof to such unethical and un-ANC tendencies occurring under my leadership.

“I always stand available to deliberate these issues further with the national office bearers of the ANC at their convenience and make myself available for any interviews. Until then, I will step aside to allow the organisation to function without my involvement.”