Cape Town – The political “silly season” is upon us, as the battle for control of the ANC in the Western Cape begins.

ANC members are gearing up for regional and provincial conferences which have, in recent years, been marred by infighting and factional feuds.

ANC provincial secretary Songezo Mjongile conceded that conference periods were usually associated with a “crazy, naughty and silly season” in all political parties.

But he urged members to “play nice”.

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