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Government department accounting officers can now authorise contract deviations that previously had to go through the treasury

The ANC Eastern Cape chairperson is likely to use his influence in rural provinces to bolster his bid to become the deputy president of the party

The re-elected provincial chairperson has endorsed Cyril Ramaphosa for a second term as ANC president and says he expects the province to do the same.

The incumbent has dismissed suggestions that a win against Babalo Madikizela will result in the ousting of his fellow contender

Although some believe this is a high stakes game between Zweli Mkhize and the Cyril Ramaphosa faction, many overlook treasurer general Paul Mashatile, who may be the biggest winner as the national leader who fought for Babalo Madikizela to be the provincial chair

The first day of the provincial conference has signalled a possible win for the Oscar Mabuyane camp but Babalo Madikizela will go down fighting

Three alliance leaders unsuccessfully tried to bring the two powerful factions contesting the conference with the aid of Oscar Mabuyane

Provincial secretary hopeful says leaders will be responsible to manage tensions during Eastern Cape conference credentials

Babalo Madkizela’s message to delegates belonging to his slate has opened a Pandora’s box of problems regarding the party’s systems

The Eastern Cape leader prides himself on having led the ANC provincial executive committee towards fulfilling the party’s programme of unity and renewal

Pundits weigh in on whether the league can be revived after its national executive committee was disbanded

At least 47 branches could assume observer status at the Eastern Cape conference set to commence this weekend