Branch nominations should be understood in the context of ANC constitution and guidelines. People should not be quick to conclude based on the outcomes of the processes leading towards conferences. Key to the outcomes of the conferences are quality of delegates who will be in attendance, Hence the role of brown envelopes has become a norm and huge headache to those who understand that. "Delegates once in a conference have a right to persuade and be persuaded" With that flaw of the constitution. The positions of the branches just becomes a mere wish unless supported by delegates of high morale discipline who canot be bought with brown envelopes to vote against the wishes of their branches.

Nominations just qualifies one candidates hence in the policy conference models to involve all members in good standing to vote for their choice of leaders was discussed. For now we must not celebrate nor despair yet. Lets wait for the outcome of delegates votes to be announced to avoid stress.