My opinion:

Given that keeping real issues fuzzy is probably the best strategy for the ANC for the upcoming election, I suspect COPE is going to be manna from heaven for the ANC.

If anyone asks any awkward questions about recent past performance - well, that's the COPE crew's fault and they're not with the party any more, are they?

The confusion problem is going to remain no matter what name this breakaway group adopts or has forced upon them.