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ANC’s Candidate Crisis Exposes Fractures | Namibia News
The ANC is in freefall as provincial leaders defy national command, missing deadlines and sidelining key figures like Reverend Frank Chikane — a sign the party’s old “democratic centralism” is crumbling. Local power brokers, desperate to protect their patronage networks and jobs, are fighting back against national leadership’s push for reform-minded candidates. The chaos may also be a prelude to a presidential power struggle, with Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula potentially positioning himself — but his credibility could suffer if the candidate mess continues. This isn’t just about elections…
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