ANC clips Lesufi's wings

AUTHORITY: GAUTENG PREMIER TO SHARE POWER AND RUN PROVINCE WITH A TASK TEAM

- Itumeleng Mafisa

The wings of Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi have been clipped as he now has to share power with several senior ANC members who will help him administer the province.

On Wednesday, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the province would be run by a task team, with Lesufi as one of its convenors.

Lesufi is the elected chair of the ANC in Gauteng.

However, the ANC National Working Committee (NWC) boldly decided to reconfigure the province after its dismal performance in the 2024 elections.

Lesufi will now share power with party veteran Amos Masondo, who is co-convenor, and Ntombi Mekgwe, who will serve as deputy convenor.

Hope Papo will support the convenors as provincial coordinator and Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko as his deputy.

Tasneem Motara will be the provincial fundraiser.