Ten star players in the ANC leadership tussle

Fierce countdown to critical leadership selection  tussle

By Nsikan Ikpe

Here is a listing of the ten star players that will ultimately decide the next leader of the ruling African National Congress of South Africa, and perhaps the nation’s next President to boot!

Jacob Zuma

Cyril Ramaphosa

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

Lindiwe Sisulu

Daughter of the iconic Walter Sisulu and human settlements minister

Zweli Mkhize

Incumbent treasurer of the ANC and one of the ‘big six!’

Jeff Radebe

Minister in the presidency

Baleka Mbete

Speaker of Parliament

Matthew Phosa

Former premier of Mpumalanga province and erstwhile ANC treasurer

David Mabuza

Premier of the critical Mpumalanga province

The memory of Nelson Mandela!

The Madiba himself, his name continues to be dangled by all!