Premier denies 'rebels purge' But sources say dumped Bhisho officials have Cope connections
dispatch.co.za - AT LEAST 10 Eastern Cape provincial government employees have been sacked or removed from their posts in a move seen as a purge against African National Congress rebels. Among the group are nine members of Premier Mbulelo Sogonis core staff inherited from his predecessor Nosimo Balindlela and a media liaison officer from one of the provincial government departments. They include Chief of Staff in the Office of the Premier and provincial government spokesperson Phaphama Mfenyana, Sogonis...» view full story