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The mayor of Polokwane John Mpe

Three-way face-off for ANC’s top job in Limpopo

Trio of ANC heavyweights being touted as likely to compete for the provincial chairperson job

Justice Minister Mmamaloku Kubayi

Kubayi to discuss her rumoured ANC deputy president ambitions ‘when time is right’

The justice minister has also rejected claims that she is part of a plot to stop party deputy president Paul Matsatile from standing in the ANC’s 2027 elective conference

The ANC will leave a legacy muddied by political careerism, personality cults and corruption (David Harrison/M&G)

Ramaphosa faction dividing Limpopo — NEC hears

In a leaked recording during Saturday’s ANC national executive committee meeting, Mathabatha said he has observed ‘comrades who run around purporting to be the defenders of our…

Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha sacked the mayors, but the party said they’d remain. (Thulani Mbele/ Sowetan/Gallo Images)

ANC fudges over fired VBS mayors

Its reaction ranges from hardline dismissal to pussy-footing rehabilitation and redeployment

Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha says government will implement all recommendations made in the forensic report to the letter, including the filing of criminal and civil suits against those implicated. (Oupa Nkosi/M&G)

Axed VBS mayors now face possible criminal charges

Mayors from Makhado, Vhembe, Fetakgomo Tubatse, Collins Chabane, Makhuduthamaga, Giyani and Elias Motsoaledi municipalities were fired on Monday

Rural people are dispossessed and displaced by companies that collect awards for ESG credentials, corporate social investment and sector excellence.
(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Limpopo ANC chair promises to deal with VBS-linked ‘cadres’ before elections

Some of those implicated in the VBS report include Stan Mathabatha’s deputy chairperson, Florence Radzilani, and treasurer Danny Msiza

The ANC’s Soviet Lekganyane wants to combat the party’s reputation for corruption.

Soviet ready to clean shop

The outspoken politician hopes to regain public confidence in the ANC

“The best way to move forward is that we need a mixed leadership. A leadership with different perspectives

Ramaphosa wants ANC to go back to the people

Despite a national leadership being elected, factional divides continue to plague the organisation and have been visible at provincial level

The applicants had argued the mandate of the provincial elective conference running this weekend’s conference had expired

​High court dismisses disgruntled Limpopo ANC members

A group of disgruntled Limpopo ANC members had hoped to interdict the province’s elective conference underway in Polokwane this weekend

(Paul Botes/M&G)

Limpopo ANC conference resumes amid court battle

ANC secretary general Ace Magashule urges branches to consider charging rogue members who take the party to court to settle internal disputes

(Madelene Cronje/M&G)

ANC Limpopo conference at risk of interdiction

Saturday’s court application — which is expected to be heard at 11am — is likely to see further delays on conference proceedings

Lehlogonolo Masoga

Tussle for top posts in Limpopo

Candidates with dubious track records and calls for young leaders are part of the election build-up

The entrance to Papa Penny’s house boasts a giant statue of the maverick musician

Papa Penny the populist for premier?

Celebrity politics rears its bouffant head as the flamboyant musician eyes the top job in Limpopo

(Graphic: John McCann)

Ramaphosa emerges as frontrunner in ANC presidential race

The last two ANC provinces to announce their nominations – KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo – held their provincial general council meetings today.

Ramaphosa extends lead with Limpopo nomination

Limpopo was the second last province to hold its Provincial General Council (PGC) meeting where the nominations from branches were consolidated.

Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha

Corruption-busting Limpopo premier not fazed by fault-finders in his own party

Despite internal calls for him to step down, Stan Mathabatha vows to keep ‘cleaning up the mess’.

Allies: Former Limpopo premier Cassel Mathale

‘Boko Haram’ make a bid for Limpopo

A report warns that an ANC faction, disbanded by the party, aims to make a return in the province.

Minister Chabane Collins. Gallo

Chabane: Instrumental in politics – and music

Collins Chabane was at the centre of the Jacob Zuma administration, and had become known as a dedicated and respected politician.

(Paul Botes/M&G)

Recalled Limpopo mayor resigns

One of four Limpopo mayors recalled from office by the ANC has resigned from his position as a councillor, he said on Saturday.

ANC rejects DA’s ‘no confidence’ motion for Mathale

The ANC caucus in the Limpopo legislature has rejected an attempt to debate a motion of no confidence in embattled premier Cassel Mathale.