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Babalo Madikizela prides himself on having run a “tight ship” in the Eastern Cape public works department

‘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

ANC Eastern Cape chairperson Oscar Mabuyane. (Photo by Masi Losi/ The Times/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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.

Power play: Oscar Mabuyane (right), the Eastern Cape’s provincial chairperson, is a strong supporter of the
ANC’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: Lulama Zenzile

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

Power play: Oscar Mabuyane (right), the Eastern Cape’s provincial chairperson, is a strong supporter of the
ANC’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: Lulama Zenzile

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

ANC Eastern Cape chairperson Oscar Mabuyane. (Photo by Masi Losi/ The Times/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

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

Babalo Madikizela prides himself on having run a “tight ship” in the Eastern Cape public works department

‘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

Political comeback: Because the former health minister was not found guilty in a court over the Digital Vibes scandal, the ANC’s step-aside rule does not prevent him from holding political office. Photo: Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images

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

Power play: Oscar Mabuyane (right), the Eastern Cape’s provincial chairperson, is a strong supporter of the
ANC’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa. Photo: Lulama Zenzile

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

ANC Eastern Cape secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi
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Eastern Cape ANC secretary slams early endorsements for party leadership positions

ANC provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi has come out against those proclaiming on a preferred candidate after Eastern Cape ANC chairperson Oscar Mabuyane named on Ramaphosa

In the running: Eastern Cape deputy speaker Mlibo Qoboshiyane. (Photo by Gallo Images / Netwerk24 / Lulama Zenzile)

Provincial political jostling is in full force as the ANC plans its year ahead

There will be losers and winners as the provinces prepare for their elective conferences and slates are sealed. Find out who is trading.

To 2024? ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa. (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Conference battles and alliances will determine Ramaphosa’s ANC future

A busy year looms for Ramaphosa and allies as he fights to lead the ANC and the country come 2024.

Replacement: Cyril Ramaphosa and Zweli Mkhize during then outgoing ANC president Jacob Zuma’s final speech at the party’s 54th national elective conference at the Nasrec Expo Centre on December 16, 2017 in Johannesburg. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sowetan / Veli Nhlapo)

Lobbying for the next ANC president has started

Although Cyril Ramaphosa has avoided speculation over his availability for a second term, his deputy, David Mabuza, has already indicated that he is up for the job.

ANC van at Malamulela, campaign workers were putting up posters ahad of the local elections on the 1st of November. ANDYMKOSI

Dip in ANC support for Ramaphosa leaves second term an open question

While Danny Msiza’s faction is gaining ground in Limpopo, those close to him say it does not necessarily mean Ramaphosa will be affected