Senzo Mchunu's removal: 'Premier League' has cemented its support in KZN
Senzo Mchunu stepped down as KwaZulu-Natal premier on Tuesday — PICTURE: TEBOGO LETSIE The removal of Senzo Mchunu as premier of KwaZulu-Natal is a significant move by President Jacob Zuma’s supporters in consolidating support for the president in the ANC’s most influential province.KwaZulu-Natal is the largest province for the ANC in terms of membership and holds significant sway in elective conferences. It will be a key power broker as the party heads to its elective conference in 2017, when Zuma is expected to step down as president.Mchunu’s fate was sealed in November 2015, when he was ousted by former KwaZulu-Natal secretary Sihle Zikalala. It was only a matter of time before he was removed from the government post, cut off from state resources and access to his base from which he could mobilise against the dominant faction.Mchunu was told by the ANC provincial leadership on Friday to resign or face a recall. He stepped down on Tuesday and his decision was communicated to the p...
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