SACP first general-secretary Solly Mapaila was addressing the party's forum in Khayelitsha on Saturday.

The top six officials will meet with King Goodwill Zwelithini in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday, where it’s believed that Zuma’s early exit will be discussed.

The former head says he also wants Police Minister Fikile Mbalula to reinstate him while awaiting the outcome of the Constitutional Court application.

The 'City Press' is reporting that Ramaphosa is also likely to be removed from his position and replaced by Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma in the next few weeks.

Clashes broke out between alleged rival factions inside the East London International Convention Centre where the party’s electing its provincial leadership.

The party had been having difficulties verifying delegates ahead of the vote with some party members accusing officials of deliberately sidelining them.

The Sunday Times is reporting that President Zuma is likely to remove Nzimande from his position and replace him with Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

Five were declared dead at the scene two others were taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Sources say the Zimbabwean first lady left South Africa in the early hours of Sunday morning along with her husband President Robert Mugabe.

A sound clip has gone viral purporting to be of the deputy minister admitting to slapping Mandisa Duma at a Johannesburg night club.