Who do you think will be next president of the ANC?

[Dave A]

The big question - will he accept the nomination?

[duncan drennan]

Yes, the first hurdle that would need to be overcome. I've been thinking about it a bit, and there is a possibility that he is following the traditional ANC protocol. No rallying, just let the people speak. It may be a good strategy. We'll know in December.

What is quite interesting is if we cast our minds back to the 1997 ANC elections...it was Thabo vs Cyril, I think. What will happen this time?

[duncan drennan]

I quite liked today's Zapiro.

[Dave A]

That is sooo funny.

What about Tokyo? How would you frame his "run"?

[duncan drennan]

One man band?

So what would that make it, "See Tokyo run....see him run"

[Dave A]

It's funny in a way. When I think of my association life, it was when I stopped pursuing the top elected positions that they started coming to me. I guess you have to make some noise to get noticed in the lower ranks, but once you get to the upper echelons, it's best to wait until you're pushed forward.

[Dave A]

So! Jacob Zuma seems to be in pole position.

[Dave A]

Mail & Guardian Online have put together a special ANC conference page here.

Quite extraordinary what is going on in Polokwane right now.