Premier denies ‘rebels purge’ But sources say dumped Bhisho officials have Cope connections

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...