As the KwaZulu-Natal ANC provincial conference edges closer, remnants of the quashed "Premier League" are said to have had an impact on one of the conference's top five candidates. ANC deputy secretary Nomusa Dube-Ncube, whose name initially appeared on the slates of both chairman Senzo Mchunu and his challenger, incumbent secretary Sihle Zikalala, has had to withdraw from the Mchunu camp, citing "family reasons".However, those close to the MEC for co-operative governance said her decision, which shocked Mchunu, was primarily driven by her husband Sbu Ncube's business interests with the Mpumalanga provincial government.The Times understands that Sbu Ncube, a man who has been tied to the so-called Premier League, has built a close rapport with Mpumalanga premier David Mabuza and his government.Mabuza, together with premiers Ace Magashule and Supra Mohumapelo, of Free State and North West respectively, are said to be behind the powerful lobby group.However, ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe and the national executive committee slammed the existence of the league last month.An ANCYL member who asked not to be named said: "For her this was more than a political decision. She has her family's best interests at heart."Had Dube-Ncube remained with Mchunu's camp she would have retained her current top-five position as deputy secretary.However, she has been earmarked for a treasurer position in the Zikalala camp.In the Zikalala camp he has incumbent deputy chairman Willies Mchunu, who will remain in that position, while MPL and Moses Mabhida regional chairman Super Zuma is contesting the position of secretary.His deputy will be Mluleki Ndobe, the mayor and chairman of Harry Gwala region.Mchunu, on the other hand, will be deputised by Peggy Nkonyeni, who is the current treasurer and MEC for education, while the secretariat will be taken up by MPL and former ANCYL strongman Nhlakanipho Ntombela.The conference will be opened by President Jacob Zuma on Friday and conclude on Sunday...