In this week's M&G: 'Cyril is in a lot of trouble'

[Amnesty]( [Mail & Guardian Newsletter logo](#) [mg.co.za]( [The Ampersand Daily Newsletter from the M&G team](#) [Divider Strip] November 20 2020 | [View in browser]( [Divider Strip] [Facebook icon]( [Twitter icon]( [Instagram icon]( [LinkedIn icon]( Hi there, In this week's headline story we break down why the president is losing the battle as Ace Magashule takes the battle for the control of the ANC to the branches where he has the upper hand. Silili is also not the only head of state having an annoying week: we break down how Malawi's president was "hijacked" by Bushiri's escape. This and much more in the [Guardian]( available in print and online. Ace prepares ANC branches for battle: Ace Magashule was arrested on corruption charges. He didn't step down. This is despite the ANC's resolution that people in this exact situation need to lead by example. Instead, the fight for control of the ruling party is going to its branches. Paddy Harper and Athandiwe Saba report that Magashule is said to be betting on the 20 regional and provincial elective conferences the party needs to hold ahead of its crucial national general council meeting, set for April next year. Sources inside the party say this is [where the battle will be lost or won](. Wake-up call for SA's coal-dependent energy sector: The energy sector in South Africa remains one of the most coal-dependent and largest per capita polluters in the G20 even though the country is at greater risk of the fallout from climate change, reports Sheree Bega. Fossil fuels [still account for 92%]( of South Africa's total energy mix, with more than 85% of electricity coming from coal, says the Climate Transparency Report, the most comprehensive global annual review of climate action by G20 countries. Q&A Sessions: Legacy of giving, born of poverty: Sello Hatang has been chief executive of the Nelson Mandela Foundation for 12 years and has learned the value of kindness and to strive for excellence. He talks to Athandiwe Saba about how he values his difficult upbringing and to [find time for those who matter the most](. Zuma's recusal case is utterly unconvincing: It has not been the proudest week for our former No 1 who has tried to stall the state capture commission of inquiry at every turn. In case you were unconvinced, Eusebius McKaiser has explained why his [legal wranglings never held muster](. Forget Black Friday. All November, we're offering our loyal readers the chance to subscribe to the Mail & Guardian's digital edition for just R33 a month. Save R66 when you sign up for a Black November subscription for R33. Yep, for R33 you can save a decent amount of change and support our journalism. [Sign up here](. Until Tuesday, Kiri Rupiah & Luke Feltham [Divider Strip] [Facebook icon]( [Twitter icon]( [Instagram icon]( [LinkedIn icon]( You are receiving this email on {EMAIL} because 1.) You're a member of "Mail & Guardian" or 2.) previously subscribed [M&G logo] 25 Owl St, Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg, 2092 Want to be removed? No problem! [UNSUBSCRIBE]( Email support: help@media-connect.co.za - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -