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

14 May 2019 - 08:00
By MPUMZI ZUZILE
President Cyril Ramaphosa. File photo.
Image: ESA ALEXANDER President Cyril Ramaphosa. File photo.

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.