A member of the ANC in South Africa has filed a legal request to delay the party's upcoming conference due to internal divisions and violations of the bill of rights. The dispute between supporters of President Thabo Mbeki and his deputy Jacob Zuma has caused significant rifts within the party, which has historically been known for its unity and discipline. The member, Votani Majola, plans to seek an injunction at the Johannesburg High Court to halt the conference on the grounds that the current environment is not conducive for a successful event. The ANC Secretary-General, Kgalema Motlanthe, confirmed that the party has been served with legal documents alleging breaches of the bill of rights. The article did not provide specific information, and Motlanthe and ANC spokesperson Smuts Ngonyama were unavailable for comment on Thursday. Zuma is currently ahead of Mbeki in the competition for ANC leader, which could pave the way for him to become the president of South Africa in 2009, considering the ANC's strong influence in the country. Investors are concerned about Zuma's connections to the left, but a senior aide to Mbeki stated that there would be minimal changes to South Africa's economic policies regardless of the election outcome. The aide also downplayed concerns about potential instability if Zuma wins.