Babalo Madikizela
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‘The premier and I are good,’ insists Babalo Madikizela after resigning
Madikizela prides himself on having run a “tight ship” in the Eastern Cape public works department
Oscar Mabuyane makes a clean sweep at ANC Eastern Cape conference
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.
ANC Eastern Cape conference results might prove concerning for Ramaphosa faction
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…
Is Mlibo Qoboshiyane a true kingmaker in Eastern Cape ANC conference?
The first day of the provincial conference has signalled a possible win for the Oscar Mabuyane camp but Babalo Madikizela will go down fighting
Last-minute bid to unite Mabuyane and Madikizela factions at ANC conference fails
Three alliance leaders unsuccessfully tried to bring the two powerful factions contesting the conference with the aid of Oscar Mabuyane
Eastern Cape ANC contender Teris Ntutu weighs in on top six debate
Provincial secretary hopeful says leaders will be responsible to manage tensions during Eastern Cape conference credentials
Eastern Cape conference exposes dicey ANC electoral system
Babalo Madkizela’s message to delegates belonging to his slate has opened a Pandora’s box of problems regarding the party’s systems
Mabuyane pleased with ‘unity and renewal’ efforts in Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape leader prides himself on having led the ANC provincial executive committee towards fulfilling the party’s programme of unity and renewal
The three contenders for ANC Eastern Cape chair
Oscar Mabuyane, Babalo Madikizela and Mlibo Qoboshiyane will go up against each other at the ANC Eastern Cape election conference
‘I support Ramaphosa, not Zweli’ – Eastern Cape’s Babalo Madikizela
The provincial chair contender Babalo Madikizela insists that talks of his support for Zweli Mkhize as ANC president are nothing but rumour
Will step-aside 2.0 bolster Zweli Mkhize’s presidential ambitions? Possibly.
As the former health minister attempts to consolidate support in KZN, the amendment will likely gain him favour in the coalition of wounded party members
Mabuyane hints at postponement of Eastern Cape ANC conference
The ANC in Eastern Cape will hold an urgent provincial working committee meeting to discuss postponing its long-awaited conference.
ANC working committee mulls disbanding Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga, women’s league
The party’s NWC is said to have discussed disbanding its Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga provinces, with the North West calling for an extended term
Defiant Ntutu vows to fight back against ANC suspension
The suspended Amathole regional secretary has nowhere to go after he was suspended after the reinstatement of corruption charges, but vows to continue his fight
Don’t count Mabuyane out just yet, regional Eastern Cape ANC leader says
The Eastern Cape leadership race between Oscar Mabuyane and Babalo Madikizela is heating up