ZANDILE GUMEDE SAGA: Has the ANC has lost control of KZN?

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In this week’s episode, the Sunday Times politics team discusses the ANC’s loss of control in the Kwazulu Natal region.

They focus on ousted e-Thekwini mayor Zandile Gumede, who has created a crisis for the ANC by holding on to the mayoral chains, despite a provincial executive committee decision instructing her to vacate office.

They also discuss former IFP leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi stepping down as leader of the party, and what this might mean for the future of the IFP.
29 Aug 2019 English South Africa Politics · News Commentary

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