Limpopo Elective Conference set for end of March
Three names mentioned by several sources close to developments, include that of the Premier, Stanley Chupu Mathabatha, Danny Msiza, the Provincial Treasurer, and Deputy Provincial Secretary Makoma Makhurupetje.
LIMPOPO – ANC Deputy President David Mabuza called on all party structures to rally behind the newly elected leader, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Addressing a crowd of 6 000 supporters, Mabuza spoke during the party’s 106-year jamboree, held at the Ephraim Mohale Stadium over the weekend.
“Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa was entrusted by the National Executive Committee to unite the ANC and clean up corruption within the party. We have already seen renewed hope and trust in our people since the December conference,” he said.
Mabuza reiterated that resolutions taken in December included to not tolerate ill discipline in the party especially corruption, but to instead focus on bringing the party to its former glory.
Ramaphosa was not part of the delegation addressing the celebrations, as he was in Davos, Switzerland on official state business.
Meanwhile, the Limpopo ANC’s upcoming elective conference in March has already given much speculation as to who might fill the top positions.
The battle for the chairmanship seems to have become a race between senior party leaders in the province.
Three names mentioned by several sources close to developments, include that of the Premier, Stanley Chupu Mathabatha, Danny Msiza, the Provincial Treasurer, and Deputy Provincial Secretary Makoma Makhurupetje.
Former premier Cassel Mathale’s name is whispered especially around the Mopani and Peter Mokaba regions, while former MP Humphrey Mokgobi’s name was mentioned by some.
Mokgobi, a former mayor of the Mopani District Municipality and Chairperson of the South African Local Government Association, and former chairman of the portfolio committee on corporate governance, who is currently a pastor, is said to have been approached by several branches in Mopani.
He confirmed that he had been approached but said he still have to decide if he would make himself available for nomination.
Other names mentioned for the top five positions include the likes of Joshua Matlou, former Limpopo ANC Youth League Chairperson, former Capricorn District Municipality Mayor Lawrence Mapoulo, Vhembe District Municipality Mayor Florence Radzilani and Health MEC, Phophi Ramathuba.
Mathabatha indicated his willingness, should branches want him to serve again.
