/ 18 December 2022

The ANC’s antics of adolescence

Gwede Mantashe 4187 Delwyn Verasamy
Ramaphosa’s campaign team have steadfastly wanted Gwede "Tiger" Mantashe to roar back into his current position as national chairperson when the conference closes on Tuesday. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Lobbying at the party’s conference is akin to the top seven township playground game

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