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In an effort to garner support for the Zweli Mkhize camp, Mzwandile Masina has dropped out of the race for the position of ANC treasurer general. Photo: Sharon Seretlo/Gallo
ANC CONFERENCE

Mzwandile Masina first nominee to withdraw from running for treasurer general

Both Masina and Pule Mabe come from Gauteng. This means the province would have divided its votes

  • Mandisa Makgakga
2 min read
Cryil Ramaphosa and Zweli Mkhize are up for the top post. Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images
ANC ELECTIVE CONFERENCE

Ramaphosa takes crushing lead over Mkhize in ANC nominations

Neither Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma nor Lindiwe Sisulu have made the ballot paper for nominations for the ANC presidency

  • Paddy Harper
1 min read
In the 1980s he was robust and resolute whereas he is now seen as cautious and risk-averse. But there may be value in his ‘waiting a bit’. (Photo by William F. Campbell/Getty Images)
CYRIL RAMAMPHOSA

Ramaphosa: From robust and resolute to risk averse

In the 1980s NUM leader and 2020s president seem to be two different people But there may be value in his ‘waiting a bit’

  • Richard Calland
8 min read
EFF leader Julius Malema. (Photo by Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo)
CYRIL RAMAMPHOSA

Julius Malema calls for a vote of no confidence in Ramaphosa

The Economic Freedom Fighters leader said the party will hold a national protest should Ramaphosa refuse to step down

  • Bongeka Gumede
2 min read