A member of the ruling ANC in South Africa has filed a legal request to delay the party's upcoming conference, citing disagreements over leadership and violations of the bill of rights. The internal conflict between supporters of President Thabo Mbeki and his deputy Jacob Zuma has caused significant divisions within the party, which has historically been known for its unity and discipline. The lawyer and ANC member Votani Majola plans to file for an interdict in the Johannesburg High Court to halt the conference scheduled for December 16-20, stating that the current environment is not conducive for a conference. The ANC Secretary-General Kgalema Motlanthe confirmed that the party has been served with legal papers regarding alleged breaches of the bill of rights. The article did not provide any specific information, and Motlanthe and ANC spokesperson Smuts Ngonyama were not available for comment on Thursday. Zuma is currently ahead of Mbeki in the competition for ANC leader, potentially paving the way for him to become president in 2009, due to the ANC's strong influence in South African politics. Investors are concerned about Zuma's connections to the left, but a senior aide to Mbeki stated to Reuters on Wednesday that South Africa's economic policies are unlikely to undergo significant changes regardless of the election outcome. The aide also dismissed worries about potential instability if Zuma wins.