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Anc Top Six

What’s wrong with my health? Zuma asks reporters at media briefing
National
/ 22 October 2022

What’s wrong with my health? Zuma asks reporters at media briefing

Former president reiterates he is fit to run for top-six position if nominated by ANC branches; this despite being released on medical parole

By Lizeka Tandwa
ANC members want step-aside resolution to be ruled on by the courts
Politics
/ 29 April 2021

ANC members want step-aside resolution to be ruled on by the courts

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

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Top ANC officials to meet Blade Nzimande over fears of escalating protests at Wits
Education
/ 11 March 2021

Top ANC officials to meet Blade Nzimande over fears of escalating protests at Wits

Sources say the party’s top six are concerned the protests at Wits University could intensify into a fiery student movement, much like #FeesMustFall

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Zuma misses court deadline to respond to contempt application
National
/ 8 March 2021

Zuma misses court deadline to respond to contempt application

Recalcitrant former president holds virtual meeting with ANC top six

By Emsie Ferreira and Paddy Harper
Zuma has agreed to meet ANC top six over ConCourt impasse — Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 26 February 2021

Zuma has agreed to meet ANC top six over ConCourt impasse — Ramaphosa

The president says the message to Jacob Zuma will be a simple one: respect the rule of law

By Emsie Ferreira
Zuma tells ANC top six not to hold their breath
Politics
/ 25 February 2021

Zuma tells ANC top six not to hold their breath

Former president Jacob Zuma will only meet ANC leaders if deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo recuses himself from the state capture commission

By Lizeka Tandwa
Bid by ANC top six to talk Zuma into appearing at the Zondo commission looks set to fail
Politics
/ 18 February 2021

Bid by ANC top six to talk Zuma into appearing at the Zondo commission looks set to fail

Former president tells Ace Magashule that he will not appear before state capture inquiry, even if top party officials ask him

By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper
Where is the deputy president?
Politics
/ 28 May 2020

Where is the deputy president?

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

By Paddy Harper, Athandiwe Saba and Sabelo Skiti
No nationalisation of Reserve Bank — ANC top six
Article
/ 6 June 2019

No nationalisation of Reserve Bank — ANC top six

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

By Natasha Marrian
‘This matter was resolved’ — ANC on Letsatsi-Duba, Magashule dispute
Article
/ 26 March 2019

‘This matter was resolved’ — ANC on Letsatsi-Duba, Magashule dispute

ANC spokesperson Dakota Legoete said Minister Dipuo Letsatsi-Duba’s accusations against ANC secretary general Ace Magashule were "baseless"

By Lizeka Tandwa
Mahumapelo’s fate to be discussed at ANC top six meeting
Article
/ 7 May 2018

Mahumapelo’s fate to be discussed at ANC top six meeting

More than four days after Ramaphosa’s demand that he step down or be fired, Mahumapelo is still clinging to power

By Raeesa Pather
Mantashe: End game is nigh as talks carry on without Zuma
Article
/ 10 February 2018

Mantashe: End game is nigh as talks carry on without Zuma

Mantashe says Ramaphosa is dealing with a “complex situation”, however, officials were agreed on the “end game.”

By Mahlatse Mahlase
Mashatile confirms Zuma’s refusal to resign
Article
/ 8 February 2018

Mashatile confirms Zuma’s refusal to resign

Speaking to investors, Mashatile confirms Zuma refused to step down during a meeting with the ANC’s top six officials on Sunday.

By Staff Reporter
How Zuma’s exit may unfold
Article
/ 7 February 2018

How Zuma’s exit may unfold

Pressure is mounting on President Jacob Zuma to leave office ahead of the 2019 elections.

By Afp And and Staff Reporter
ANC wants SONA postponed until after Zuma resigns
Article
/ 6 February 2018

ANC wants SONA postponed until after Zuma resigns

The national executive committee (NEC) will meet on Wednesday to discuss Zuma’s recall as recommended by the NWC.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Mashatile: Zuma must go
Article
/ 3 February 2018

Mashatile: Zuma must go

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.

By Mahlatse Mahlase
ANC top six will discuss ‘options’ with Zuma—Mantashe
Article
/ 30 January 2018

ANC top six will discuss ‘options’ with Zuma—Mantashe

​The ANC’s top six officials will meet President Zuma to discuss ‘options’ to avoid him being impeached or voted out by Parliament

By Mahlatse Mahlase and Tshidi Madia
What does Ramaphosa’s victory mean for South Africa’s economy?
Article
/ 25 December 2017

What does Ramaphosa’s victory mean for South Africa’s economy?

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

By Staff Reporter
ANC election battle is over (we think) but the policy war begins
Article
/ 19 December 2017

ANC election battle is over (we think) but the policy war begins

The so-called “unity ticket” win on Monday evening sees the top six divided into three representatives from the CR17 and NDZ slates.

By Staff Reporter
Supra Mahumapelo: If they recount SG votes, they must recount the entire top six
Article
/ 19 December 2017

Supra Mahumapelo: If they recount SG votes, they must recount the entire top six

Mahumapelo says Ramaphosa supporters will put the ANC at “risk” by calling for a recount.

By Raeesa Pather
Showdown looms as ANC NEC meets over fate of KZN leadership
Article
/ 19 September 2017

Showdown looms as ANC NEC meets over fate of KZN leadership

KZN is seen as the springboard for Dlamini-Zuma’s presidential campaign.

By Staff Reporter
Top six expansion and NEC reduction supported at ANC policy conference
Article
/ 4 July 2017

Top six expansion and NEC reduction supported at ANC policy conference

The ANC policy conference has adopted a proposal to expand its top six structure to eight people.

By Govan Whittles
Could top-six election be uncontested?
Article
/ 4 July 2017

Could top-six election be uncontested?

A compromise now could smooth the way to the contest for presidential candidates in December

By Govan Whittles
Push for younger top six ANC leaders
Article
/ 26 May 2017

Push for younger top six ANC leaders

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.

By Dineo Bendile
Teflon Don gets his way: Zuma emerges victorious again
Article
/ 4 April 2017

Teflon Don gets his way: Zuma emerges victorious again

On Tuesday night, the party mistakenly sent notes about its NWC meeting

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
Baleka Mbete to begin consultation of no confidence vote, keeps mum on reshuffle
Article
/ 2 April 2017

Baleka Mbete to begin consultation of no confidence vote, keeps mum on reshuffle

The Speaker says she is withholding her opinion on the cabinet reshuffle until she learns more about what happened

By Raeesa Pather
President Jacob Zuma has fired finance minister Pravin Gordhan
Article
/ 30 March 2017

President Jacob Zuma has fired finance minister Pravin Gordhan

The president contacted affected cabinet ministers individually ahead of the formal announcement

By Staff Reporter
ANC top brass reject JZ’s ‘badly written’ spy files on Gordhan
Article
/ 29 March 2017

ANC top brass reject JZ’s ‘badly written’ spy files on Gordhan

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.

By Matuma Letsoalo Author
ANC’s fissures of men: Cracks widen beneath surface
Article
/ 5 April 2012

ANC’s fissures of men: Cracks widen beneath surface

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.

By Matuma Letsoala, Charles Molele and Michelle Pietersen

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