NORTH West’s Ngaka Modiri Molema district municipality mayor, Phaladi Saku, whose position hangs in the balance, is among those keenly awaiting the outcome of the appeal against the disbandment of the ANC leadership in the region.Ms Saku was the primary target in the decision of the ANC provincial executive committee in April to disband its executive committee in Ngaka Modiri Molema region, with supporters of provincial chairman Supra Mahumapelo pushing for her to be recalled.The region, which is home to provincial capital Mafikeng, is seen to be the hub of significant public resources and business opportunities in North West. But the infighting in the provincial ANC has often led to instability in government and has affected service delivery.Attempts to remove Ms Saku were part of the bitter struggle for power in the North West ANC between Mr Mahumapelo’s supporters and those of provincial secretary Kabelo Mataboge. The two provincial leaders are believed to be in opposing camps ah...
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