Picture: North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi and ANC provincial chairperson, Nono Maloyi

By OBAKENG MAJE

10 Septmeber 2025- Even though ANC Provincial Elective Conference in North West is still far, some ANC members have already started to debate on who they will bet their money on. The highly and fiercely contestation between the North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi and ANC provincial chairperson, Nono Maloyi is expected.

Mokgosi, who is the current ANC deputy chairperson in North West, is anticipating toppling Maloyi who seems to be in the driving seat for now from his position as the ANC provincial chairperson. According to the insider within the ANC, there are two factions within the party.

“Maloyi has the likes of former ANCYL president, Collen Maine, who is very influential in his camp. Truly speaking, Maloyi does not have numbers, but Maine has. Now, Maloyi has roped in SANCO leader, James Gadinabokao who seems to have support of SANCO members across the province.

“You will remember that Gadinabokao was outspoken against Maloyi’s alleged corrupt activities at some point. Now, he has turned him into his lackey. But, what I can tell you is that, there is a bad blood between Maine and Gadinabokao, so that deepens division within the camp.”    

He said: “On the other hand, Mokgosi is working with ANCYL and ANCWL structures in the province. He also has support of ANC alliances, so, he might emerge as the provincial chairperson come elective conference. However, he must have a solid strategy. Mokgosi seems to be weaker in terms of taking unpopular decisions and that might work against him.”

The ANC provincial spokesperson, Tumelo Maruping said the party in the province has not yet designed a roadmap for the provincial elective conference. Maruping said the provincial elective conference is too far to even talk about it.

“However, we are busy preparing for regional elective conferences for Ngaka Modiri Molema, Dr Kenneth Kaunda and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati regions. These regional elective conferences are scheduled to take place before December 2025.

“We understand that our members might be eager, but they should maintain high moral of discipline at all times. Remember, there should be a roadmap, where we will highlight when branch audit will commence and others,” he said.

South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) spokesperson in North West, Mzukisi Jam said: “We are still in support of Mokgosi to contest for the provincial chairpersonship position on the basis that he is one of the few people who seems to be more concerned about the social welfare of the ordinary people in North West.

“To be honest, we have not seen any progress in terms of service delivery under the current ANC leadership. However, the only progress that we have seen from various MECs is looting.”

Jam said they have brought this matter to the North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi’s attention and they believe he will address it. He said it seems the MECs are in a serious competition in who will loot more than others.

“But as for service delivery issue, we do not see much. Typical example, healthcare centres under the North West Department of Health has become a slaughter house, where people die lie flies.

“In Dr Kenneth Kaunda District, there was an old man who died on the queue, while waiting to be assisted. However, until today, there is no outcome of the investigation report and no one was held accountable,” said Jam.

He further said this is not the only incident. Jam added that the roads across the province are in shambles and potholes have now turned into bathtubs.

“Where is the North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua? She is missing in action. Look at the infrastructure at Public Works and Roads, including corruption allegations.

“Go and look at the state of the municipalities across the province. They have all collapsed and that was exposed by the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) during its recent visit. We are not being personal, but those who are in charge are just enriching themselves unjustifiably,” he said.

Meanwhile, the North West University (NWU) political analyst, Prof Andre Duvenhage said: “Well, if I look at the structures, influence and history, I believe that ANC provincial chairperson, Nono Maloyi is more likely to emerge as the winner.

“However, I believe there are always the divisions within the party in the province. This division is mostly aligned with the national divisions. I also understand that Maloyi is aligned to the ANC Deputy Preisdent, Paul Mashatile’s faction.”

Duvenhage said he will regard Maloyi as the most likely person to ascend to the throne.

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