Leadership Battle

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Challenge: EFF leader Julius Malema is facing opposition. (Rajesh Jantilal/AFP)

Rebellion is brewing in the EFF

Discontent grows as supporters of Mbuyiseni Ndlozi claim his leadership is crucial for the party

Mandisa Makgakga

Challenged: IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa

ELECTIVE CONFERENCE

IFP in for leadership battle ahead of elective conference

Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa is being challenged by KwaZulu-Natal premier Thami Ntuli

Mandisa Makgakga

Sources have alleged that the removal of Nhlakanipho Nkontwana was part of Siboniso Duma’s political goal to “insert his own people” in key positions of power in the economic development and tourism portfolio to maintain control, despite his exit from the department.
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CLEAN AUDIT REPORT

Struggle for purse strings in KZN economic department

Concerns have been raised that a head of department described as a ‘clean professional’ has been ousted for political reasons

Lyse Comins