The public protector was due to release her state capture report on her last day in office.
More leaders in and outside the ANC condemned the decision of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to charge Gordhan.
As more ANC members speak out publicly against the president, the balance of power is slowly shifting.
ANC moves to quash slates in leadership battle but lobbying is already under way.
The renewal process should not only be limited to the party’s NEC. It should cut across provincial, regional and branch levels.
Some Black Business Council affiliates are miffed about its public show of support for the president.
It will lay formal complaints against Pityana and AngloGold Ashanti for ‘regime change’ tactics and failing to comply with mining licence provisions.
High-profile heads are set to roll as a ‘hit list’ of perceived foes is drawn up.
Some in the former sports minister’s circle are reportedly uncomfortable with the president speaking at the service.
The EFF leader is playing the long game, backed up by action that shows more maturity than the ANC did this week.