Premier Supra Mahumapelo briefs the media on the latest developments in the North West province.
Factional group Revolutionary Council says essential services should be allowed to remain open amid the shut down by Nehawu planned to take place tomorrow, though they support the call for Supra Mahumapelo to be removed.
This is the first time in democratic South Africa that the national executive has taken over an entire province's administration, including local and district municipalities.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has written to NCOP chairperson Thandi Modise on his decision to intervene in the governance of the North West.
Supra Mahumapelo is on special leave after the ANC instructed him to withdraw his resignation.
The EFF has instructed its lawyers to begin the process of challenging the controversial decision which many have dubbed illegal.
Supra Mahumapelo has been placed on leave while North West Finance MEC Wendy Nelson has been appointed acting premier in the province.
The ANC announced on Wednesday that Supra Mahumapelo will not resign but instead take a leave of absence.
This follows the appointment of Wendy Nelson as the acting premier while Supra Mahumapelo was placed on precautionary leave.
Supra Mahumapelo has appointed Finance MEC Wendy Nelson as the acting premier, a move which has been criticised by the Revolutionary Council in the province.
The ANC has clarified events around the North West premier, adding an acting premier will be appointed.
The ANC's provincial executive committee says it will arrange a peaceful march in support of North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo.
Despite indicating on Tuesday that he would resign from office, Supra Mahumapelo has questioned the request by the ANC’s top six for him to step down.
This comes after the ANC in the province on Tuesday said it welcomed Mahumapelo's exit.
Supra Mahumapelo confirmed on Tuesday night that that by midday on Wednesday, he will no longer be premier.
The provincial ANC structure says they are proud of Mahumapelo's achievements and says he will continue to serve the party in a new role it will decide for him.
At the end of his budget vote speech in the provincial legislature on Tuesday morning, Supra Mahumapelo said the Speaker of the House would receive a letter from him by Friday.
CapeTalk host Karima Brown interviews Brian Setswambung, the spokesperson for the North West Premier.
