Zweli Mkhize wins ANC KZN backing in party leadership race

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has officially named Zweli Mkhize as its nominee for the ANC presidency at the December elective conference, with Paul Mashatile as deputy.

The ANC on Tuesday announced branch nomination results, which showed president Cyril Ramaphosa enjoying over double the number received by his rival Zweli Mkhize, above.
The ANC on Tuesday announced branch nomination results, which showed president Cyril Ramaphosa enjoying over double the number received by his rival Zweli Mkhize, above. (Sandile Ndlovu)

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has officially named Zweli Mkhize as its nominee for the ANC presidency at the December elective conference.

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According to provincial secretary Bheki Mtolo, this is the majority result from the province's branch nomination meetings over the past week.

Paul Mashatile is nominated as deputy, Stan Mathabatha for national chairperson, Phumulo Masualle as secretary-general and Nomvula Mokonyane as deputy secretary-general.

The province did not announce a nominee for the treasurer position. Mtolo said they are hoping for a female candidate.

Mtolo added that KwaZulu-Natal would now lobby other provinces to support their nominees.

This is a developing story

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