Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s presidential bid got a boost during the party’s provincial general council (PGC)‚ at the University of Zululand in Empangeni on Friday. Dlamini-Zuma was welcomed with rapturous applause when she and Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba were introduced. But S’dumo Dlamini‚ president of alliance partner Cosatu‚ and ANC treasurer general Zweli Mkhize received lacklustre applause. Cosatu said there was "hatred with passion among comrades"‚ something the ANC needed to deal with. Women’s League provincial secretary Nonhlanhla Gabela said she hoped the PGC will strengthen its position on Dlamini-Zuma. "We are ready with skills of a women. Like the youth league we agree that we be led by a woman ... that is Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma." Youth League provincial chair Kwazi Mshengu asked delegates to look to the future. "This PGC is about the future. Don’t use the PGC as a platform where the death of the movement is orchestrated and the conference where it is certified." UMkhont...
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