ANC branches back 'Cat' Matlala ally in party contest

ANC branch members have begun nominating embattled businessman Suliman Carrim for another term as regional treasurer in the North West capital, Mafikeng, even as his alleged links to underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala place him firmly in the sights of the Madlanga commission.

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Suliman Carrim.

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lapped with his political ambitions and could “fundamentally alter the political terrain”.

They point to the number of disputes in most of the branches that gave him the nod and suggest “a possible rerun of the votes”. “The legal battle has become part of the leadership contest, whether people want to admit it or not,” said one senior ANC lobbyist.

Internal ANC figures indicate that the Ngaka Modiri Molema region has 103 branches, with 72 in good standing. Candidates require the support of at least 25% of those branches to qualify for nomination. Several sources estimate that Carrim commands 35% branch support, giving him an early numerical edge.