The ANC's internal battle lines in Buffalo City Metro have been drawn — and a 39-year-old woman, Princess Faku, is stepping into the ring as the main contender for the mayoral crown. The rest of BCM ANC's top five candidates are party activist Amanda Ralasi, outgoing mayor Xola Pakati, veteran politician Malibongwe Mfazwe and youth activist Yomelela Tyali.