in relation to a political party or structure thereof, means—
| (a) | the position of chairperson, deputy chairperson, secretary, deputy secretary or treasurer of the party nationally or in any province, region or other area in which the party operates; or |
| (b) | any position in the party equivalent to a position referred to in paragraph (a), irrespective of the title designated to the position; |
(Definition of “political office” inserted by section 1(b) of Act 7 of 2011)