The ANC in Nelson Mandela Bay has descended into severe factional warfare following a catastrophic election result that saw its council presence drop to just 25.48%. Amid bitter internal disputes, regional chair Babalwa Lobishe faces fierce backlash after moving to strip regional secretary Siphiwo Tshaka of his duties.
A leaked recording from a stormy regional executive committee meeting has exposed personal insults, legal threats, and mutual accusations of manipulation, as party leaders clash over contested coalition strategies and candidate selections.
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