Former president reiterates he is fit to run for top-six position if nominated by ANC branches; this despite being released on medical parole
The party’s top officials are scheduled to meet on Sunday, when Magashule is expected to give a middle finger to the NEC’s decision to implement the contentious resolution
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Sources say the party’s top six are concerned the protests at Wits University could intensify into a fiery student movement, much like #FeesMustFall
Recalcitrant former president holds virtual meeting with ANC top six
The president says the message to Jacob Zuma will be a simple one: respect the rule of law
Former president Jacob Zuma will only meet ANC leaders if deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo recuses himself from the state capture commission
Former president tells Ace Magashule that he will not appear before state capture inquiry, even if top party officials ask him
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David Mabuza is hard at work — it’s just not taking place in the public eye. The rumblings and discussion in the ANC are about factions in the ruling party, succession and ousting him
ANC top six meet to discuss economic situation amidst spat over the mandate of central bank with the party distancing itself from Magashule’s comments
ANC spokesperson Dakota Legoete said Minister Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba’s accusations against ANC secretary general Ace Magashule were "baseless"
More than four days after Ramaphosa’s demand that he step down or be fired, Mahumapelo is still clinging to power
Mantashe says Ramaphosa is dealing with a “complex situation”, however, officials were agreed on the “end game.”
Speaking to investors, Mashatile confirms Zuma refused to step down during a meeting with the ANC’s top six officials on Sunday.
Pressure is mounting on President Jacob Zuma to leave office ahead of the 2019 elections.
The national executive committee (NEC) will meet on Wednesday to discuss Zuma’s recall as recommended by the NWC.
Zuma’s job has been on the line since the December elective conference that saw Cyril Ramaphosa being named as the ANC’s new leader.
The ANC’s top six officials will meet President Zuma to discuss ‘options’ to avoid him being impeached or voted out by Parliament
Brought to its knees by the recklessness of the Zuma presidency, the economy needs a new deal and Cyril Ramaphosa needs to act quickly to make a mark
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The so-called “unity ticket” win on Monday evening sees the top six divided into three representatives from the CR17 and NDZ slates.
Mahumapelo says Ramaphosa supporters will put the ANC at “risk” by calling for a recount.
KZN is seen as the springboard for Dlamini-Zuma’s presidential campaign.
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The ANC policy conference has adopted a proposal to expand its top six structure to eight people.
A compromise now could smooth the way to the contest for presidential candidates in December
An ANC leader in Gauteng said discussions were underway to field young candidates for the top six positions. A “young leader” is under the age of 60.
On Tuesday night, the party mistakenly sent notes about its NWC meeting
The Speaker says she is withholding her opinion on the cabinet reshuffle until she learns more about what happened
The president contacted affected cabinet ministers individually ahead of the formal announcement
The president reportedly presented the name of Brian Molefe as the new finance minister but the ANC’s top leaders rejected the president’s choice.
The unity shown at the ANC’s press conference, which was meant to show the leadership’s control, has been undermined by behind-the-scenes infighting.