Masuku’s historic victory, becoming the first woman to chair the ANC’s biggest region after defeating Morero 184 to 149, has fuelled internal chatter that she should now ascend to the mayoralty.
Masuku’s political identity is intrinsically linked to this narrative of internal migration, a journey millions of South Africans know intimately. Masuku was born and raised in the Eastern Cape and ...
Loyiso Masuku has been elected as the new ANCJohannesburg regional chairperson, edging out the incumbent, mayor Dada Morero, in a tight contest. Masuku garnered 184 votes against Morero’s 149 ...
Loyiso Masuku has been announced as the new ANC regional chairperson of Johannesburg... Masuku received 184 votes while Dada Morero fell short with 149 votes ... Masuku is expected to close the three-day conference.
Though smiling, the mayor’s expression suggested the weight of the moment as Loyiso Masuku claimed the regional chairpersonship ... Masuku is now "widely expected to become the ANC’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg".
The ANCJohannesburg region has elected Loyiso Masuku as its new regional chairperson, making her the first woman to hold the position, with 184 votes, defeating outgoing chairperson and City of Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero, who received 149.
The political dynamics in Johannesburg have been reshaped following the ANC’s 16thRegional Elective Conference, where Loyiso Masuku defeated incumbent Dada Morero for the coveted position of regional chairperson.
At the time of going to print, it was not yet clear who would emerge victorious as regional person between incumbent Dada Morero, the Johannesburg mayor, and his challenger, MMC for finance Loyiso Masuku, who is also the deputy regional secretary.