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Horse-trading heats up as regions campaign for ANC top posts

Eric Naki

KZN is seen as kingmaker, but will need support.

A flag of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) flies outside a polling station in Langa, near Cape Town, on 1 November 2021, during South Africa's local elections. Photo: RODGER BOSCH / AFP

The race for the ANC top six is set to be more exciting than in the past because there are no real tensions as candidates are freely entering the contest without having to look over their shoulders. New guidelines on campaigning will ensure no big bucks change hands as the candidates must declare the sponsorships for their campaigns and no-one will be allowed to push out a fellow candidate. The party gave the go-ahead for open contestation and campaigning but under strict conditions, an improvement on the past when the game had no rules. Running for the No 1 spot,...

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