'They have themselves to blame for it' - Odds against Dlamini-Zuma and Sisulu in ANC presidency race | The Citizen

Women in ANC leadership race: Despite talks about elevating women to the top six, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Lindiwe Sisulu are shunned by all party structures. Full story here➡️

or Mkhize on top of their lists, leaving Dlamini-Zuma and Sisulu in the cold. This meant their respective ambition to become the first female ANC president and subsequently South Africa’s future president are heading for a cul-de-sac.

However, all is not lost as either of them could contest as a third candidate on the ballot paper if they opted to continue fighting.The ANC process provided that for the top six, a maximum of three candidates would be shortlisted. But should they decided to drop out, they have a choice to throw their weight behind either Ramaphosa or Mkhize.has never had a female for the portfolios of president, deputy president, national chair, secretary-general or treasurer-general.

Since 1994, the only position that seemed to be reserved for women was that of deputy-secretary-general. Since the dawn of democracy, the position was occupied by Cheryl Carolus, Thenjiwe Mtintso, Sankie Mthembi-Mahanyele, Modise and Jessie Duarte. It is most likely to go to a woman again as it is contested by Febe Potgieter, Nomvula Mokonyane and Gwen Ramokgopa, who are all women.","category_class":"child-of-news","time_ago":"1 hour ago","premium":true,"gallery":false,"excerpt":"The split between the ANC;&#x0027s Magashule and Ramaphosa factions means the party;&#x0027s Free State provincial conference might never happen.

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