Gangster State

previously locked horns with Lekota, such as Vax Mayekiso, flocked to
the newly formed COPE.^11
Although the ANC would have to deal with the added scrutiny of a
new opposition party, the development subdued the infighting in the
province long enough for Magashule to further strengthen his grip.
After one more stop, at the Department of Public Safety and Security
in October 2008 ,^12 Magashule was finally appointed premier of the
Free State in May 2009. It would not take long for the money to really
start flowing to his family and friends.
But before considering this, we will take an in-depth look at the
murder of Noby Ngombane, an event that highlighted the ferocity of
the pol​itical wrangling between the Free State’s rival ANC factions.