‘Irreparable’ tensions push regional secretary out ANC post as Ekurhuleni mayoral race heats up
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In what appears to be a move to prepare himself for a bid to be mayor, Ekurhuleni Finance MMC and ANC Regional Secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi opted to resign from his party position for the second time, amid alleged tensions with mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza,…
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In what appears to be a move to prepare himself for a bid to be mayor, Ekurhuleni Finance MMC and ANC Regional Secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi opted to resign from his party position for the second time, amid alleged tensions with mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza,…
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