ANC to stick to gender premier split - but what about Cyril’s men?

Political analysts say the ANC’s national executive committee may not be able to avoid appointing a 50/50 gender premier split in eight of the provinces it will govern.

They said they expected the ANC to adhere to its policies of a 50/50 ratio when they appoint premiers – while Times Select understands four women will be in the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Free State top jobs.

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