A member of the ANC in South Africa has filed a legal request to delay the party's conference this month due to disagreements over leadership and violations of the bill of rights, as reported by local media. The tensions between supporters of President Thabo Mbeki and his deputy Jacob Zuma before the Dec 16-20 ANC conference have caused significant divisions within the party, which has historically been known for its discipline and unity. Lawyer and ANC member Votani Majola is seeking an injunction at the Johannesburg High Court to halt the conference, stating that the current environment is not conducive for a successful event. ANC Secretary-General Kgalema Motlanthe confirmed that the party received legal documents on Wednesday related to allegations of bill of rights violations. 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 president in 2009, considering 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 on Wednesday that South Africa's economic strategies are unlikely to undergo significant changes regardless of who wins. The aide also downplayed concerns about potential instability if Zuma becomes the victor.