Hopes for unity are further complicated by divisions in the anti-Magashule branches
Sisi Ntombela’s bid to lead the Free State is clouded by claims that she’s a pawn for her former boss
Supporters of premier hopeful Thabo Manyoni are planning to push for the reinstatement of 200 fraud and corruption charges against his main opponent
Manyoni’s camp believes Magashule’s departure leaves his camp without the glue that binds it together
The controversial conference, which has been postponed four times, is expected to elect a new provincial leadership.
Candidates who hope to be elected ANC president in December should reject any nominations they have obtained through irregular branch processes
On Wednesday the court found that several BGMs in all four of the Free State’s regions were not held in accordance with the ANC’s constitution.
"Manyoni and Magashule have had a turbulent relationship. Once close allies, they fell out when Magashule recalled Manyoni as Mangaung mayor in 2016."
CLARIFICATION: Magashule may not have signed the lease himself, but his role in its authorisation is clear.
Free State ANC chairperson Ace Magashule was re-elected unopposed on Thursday as the leader of the party in the province.
