Limpopo ANC's heavyweights square up for party positions

The Limpopo ANC regional contest is on as party bigwigs from four of the five regions sweat it out for the party's top five positions.

- Alex Japho Matlala

The four regions - Norman Mashabane, the biggest in terms of membership, followed by Vhembe, Sekhukhune and Peter Mokaba - are heading for regional elective conferences between December and February.

ANC provincial secretary, Vhamusanda Reuben Madadzhe said Limpopo was ready for the regional conferences. He said all the five regions, including Waterberg, were strongholds of the ANC.

Vying for the top five positions in Sekhukhune are district executive mayor Minah Bahula, who is touted to take over as regional chair. Elias Motsoaledi, mayor Magetle David Tladi is going for the position of deputy, while current regional secretary, Mathope Tala, is expected to remain in the position.

The mayor of Fetakgomo/Tubatse municipality, Eddie Maila, has most support for the position of deputy secretary while Ephraim Mogale, mayor Given Moimane is tipped to become regional treasurer.