Dr Phophi Ramathuba elected ANC Limpopo Chairperson
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba has been elected unopposed as the provincial chairperson of the ANC.
Dr Ramathuba’s election follows a ruling by the High Court in Polokwane, which dismissed an urgent application to interdict the provincial elective conference.
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This follows a unity slate with all candidates nominated at the branch level elected without opposition. She replaces outgoing provincial chairperson Stanley Mathabatha.
Meanwhile, Polokwane Municipality executive mayor John Mpe was elected unopposed as deputy chairperson.
Reuben Madadzhe was re-elected as provincial secretary, also unopposed. Pule Shai was elected deputy provincial secretary while Eddie Maila as provincial treasurer.
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The five ANC regions in Limpopo reportedly intervened ahead of the conference to prevent a contested race between Ramathuba and Mpe.
Regional leaders reportedly encouraged the two to agree on a unity slate to avoid further divisions in the province.
ANC Limpopo newly elected Top 5 Officials. Uncontested.
- Cde Dr. Phophi Ramathuba – Provincial Chairperson.
- Cde John Makoro Mpe – Deputy Provincial Chairperson.
- Cde Musanda Reuben Madadzhe – Provincial Secretary.
- Cde Pule Shayi – Deputy Provincial Secretary.
- Cde Eddie Maila – Provincial Treasurer.
