The ANC presidency, many are eyeing the Secretary General post, which was left vacant by Ace Magashule, who was left with no choice but to resign and abide by the ANC’s step resolution. Current deputy president David Mabuza is seeking another term in office, despite some sources quoted as saying he had previoudly chickened out.
The Mail & Guardian is reporting that current ANC Treasurer-General Paul Mashatile is emerging as a favourite too.
“Meanwhile, provincial heavyweights in Mashatile’s home province of Gauteng are said to be gearing up for a tense contest between Panyaza Lesufi and Lebohang Maile. Maile, an ally of Mashatile, is expected to also favour him,” the article reads.