The new ANC deputy president is Paul Mashatile, Gwede Mantashe retains the party chairmanship, Fikile Mbalula is secretary-general and Gwen Ramokgopa is treasurer-general.
Lobbyists for Zweli Mkhize and Cyril Ramaphosa at the ongoing ANC Nasrec conference are each claiming victory as thousands of delegates queue to vote for the national party officials.