The stomach politics battering Tshwane could quickly leave the small parties playing god fighting for scraps, writes NatashaMarrian.
There is something visceral about South African politics, and no unfolding political drama illustrates this as effectively as the battle for control raging in the City of Tshwane.
By the time this column hits the streets, a council sitting may have been held to elect a new mayor. This follows the election on Monday of Mncedi Ndzwanana of the African Transformation Movement as speaker. ..A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and TimesLive Premium.
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