Former Northern Cape finance MEC claims intimidation ahead of ANC conference
Axed Northern Cape finance MEC Mac Jack views his dismissal as an act of intimidation ahead of the ANC’s provincial elective conference. The provincial head of finance was fired by premier Sylvia Lucas just more than 20 hours ago in a far-reaching provincial cabinet reshuffle, which was criticised by both the ANC and its alliance in the Northern Cape. The ANC has complained that it was not consulted at all ahead of the reshuffle and vows that Lucas will face "consequences" for her actions. The run-up to the Northern Cape conference has provided a taste of what is to come this year as ANC structures prepare to elect a successor to President Jacob Zuma in December. Lucas, a Zuma ally, is set to square off against provincial secretary Zamani Saul for the position of chairman at the four-day gathering, due to kick off in Colesberg on Thursday. Speaking on the sidelines of the gathering, Jack said he was fired because he supports Saul to take over the leadership of the ANC in the provinc...
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