The top 10

Jacob Zuma
As the head of the ANC, he is the natural choice of the branches for the top spot in the party list. The partys policy says he should preferably be its presidential candidate. The scandals that have dogged his presidency have no impact on his nomination

Cyril Ramaphosa
He is currently the deputy president of the ANC and a successful businessman. The Zuma camp co-opted him as it became clear that Kgalema Motlanthe had his own presidential ambitions. He appeals mainly to the middle class and business

Malusi Gigaba
Currently the minister for public enterprises and the ANCs elections head. He is seen as one of the bright stars in the partys rmament. He appeals to the youth. In the absence of a youth leader or functioning youth structures, he is likely to receive the youth vote in the party

Naledi Pandor
The Home Affairs minister doesnt seem to have a discernible constituency, yet she was once touted as a possible deputy president before Ramaphosa emerged triumphantly in 2012. Some say she is popular because she is not associated with factions and has a reputation for being an effective administrator

Jeff Radebe
The ANC policy head has close ties to Jacob Zuma and is one of the two longest-serving ministers in government and has been in the partys national executive committee for years. He is seen as a national leader

Fikile Mbalula
The former ANCYL leaders position in the list came as a surprise as he is the only man who has opposed Zuma in the top 30. His nomination by branches suggests that he is still popular with the grass roots despite losing the contest for the position of ANC secretary-general

Blade Nzimande
The leader of the SA Communist Party is known for being a die-hard Zuma supporter. He hardly contradicts anything Zuma does or says. He infamously suggested that there should be a law against insulting the president. His association with Zuma counts in his favour

Bathabile Dlamini
Dlamini, who heads the social development department, is one of the most effective ministers in the Cabinet. She has also been at the forefront of the partys campaigns in communities, sometimes blurring the ne line that separates state and party

Lindiwe Sisulu
Like Radebe, she is seen as a national leader in her own right. Her appeal across the provinces explains why she ranks highly

Collins Chabane
He is always in the spotlight explaining Cabinet decisions to the public, which has denitely boosted his public prole. And he is also one of the longest-serving members of the ANCs national executive committee

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