Rumours are swirling that University of Johannesburg chancellor Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka could become the country's next deputy president.
However, Mabuza’s request to be deployed to the ANC’s headquarters on a full-time basis – due to the suspension of ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule and his deputy, Jessie Duarte, who is on sick leave – was apparently shot down by President Cyril Ramaphosa and his allies in the party, according to a News24 report. However, she said this was “taking a short-cut”, and that plenty of members within the ANC privy to the problems facing the country could take up the position. She said due to her having been part of the ANC previously, as well as in the position of deputy president, people found her presence comforting.
From Lindiwe Sisulu taking on President Cyril Ramaphosa, to challenges to David Mabuza, a lot is still up in the air. There's a new question too. Is Phumzile ...
Mkhize is a former Treasurer General of the party. Mkhize has spent the last several months in KwaZulu-Natal connecting with ANC branches. in order to have a chance at winning though, Mkhize knows he has to clear his name when it comes to all things Digital Vibes. It’s an ANC elective conference year and that means people are being approached to run for top positions within the governing party. Would you be happy with Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka as the country’s Deputy President? “I am flattered by the trust that some members are showing me, but I really have to think about it because I was away for a long time.