Eastern Cape African National Congress (ANC) leader Oscar Mabuyane has been re-elected for a second term, brushing off his rival Babalo Madikizela. Mabuyane and most of the party leaders on his slate managed to take over political control in the province, in what was a shambolic elective conference marred by disruptions, as 477 ballots were counted.
The ANC in Eastern Cape is expected to announce its new leadership later on Monday after voting for the top five positions finally got underway in the early hours of the morning.
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ANC Eastern Cape premier and convener Oscar Mabuyane has retained his position as provincial chair in a hotly contested election in a clean sweep by his slate.