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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

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

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.

Ikhaya Loxolo

Right of reply: Help save jobs at Magwa and Majola

Mlibo Qobosiyane calls on MPLs and MPs to use their positions to support his efforts to protect the livelihoods of those who work on the tea estates.

Ikhaya Loxolo

Politicians’ war of words brewing since tea party snub

A political war of words is brewing in the former Transkei, in the Eastern Cape, over a cup of tea – or the lack thereof.

ANC debate: Documents reveal a party filled with tensions

Soapbox: DA-Agang SA fling proves parties are thirsty for votes

Eastern Cape MEC Mlibo Qoboshiyane warns voters to watch out for "Johnny-come-lately" opposition parties and rather to stick with the ANC.

ANC to meet Mandelas in bid to limit fallout from Mandla mess

The ANC in the Eastern Cape is to sit down with the Mandela family in a bid to shield the party from the fallout over Mandla Mandela’s marital woes.