Cyril Ramaphosa and his allies cruised through the ballot for presidential nominations with an almost 55% lead over Mkhize, but on the eve of the nominations, North West switched its allegiance.
The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times
Ramaphosa’s main opponent in this conference has been regarded as the wave of support brewing from Paul Mashatile’s forces
The president has termed his predecessor’s bid to institute a private prosecution against him as a direct attempt to derail his re-election as ANC leader
With no clear line of march from the ANC president, his allies are left to their own devices, racing against time to find each other and solidify a slate
Ramaphosa delivers his political report despite heckling by supporters of his predecessor Jacob Zuma
Delays in registration and the delayed arrival by Jacob Zuma nearly stole president’s show
Charge instituted on the eve of the ANC’s elective conference where Ramaphosa is seeking a second term in the presidency
Zweli Mkhize and Ramaphosa allies in last-minute negotiates for party positions ahead of ANC nominations expected to take place later in the night
The president is likely to head an NEC made up of people who
back Paul Mashatile