Sihle Zikalala confirms resignation as KZN premier

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Outgoing KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala says members of the ANC must help the organisation to move forward and not become the centre of debate. Speaking at a media briefing on Friday afternoon, he's confirmed he's stepping down from the top job. He says it was a 'conscious' decision.

5 Aug 2022 10AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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