David Mabuza

He tendered his resignation as deputy president and member of parliament to National Assembly speaker Mapisa-Nqakula on Tuesday.

Insiders have speculated that his infrastructure czar, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, is destined for the position. Ramaphosa had requested Mabuza to remain in his position until such time that the modalities of his departure and transition had been finalised. Insiders have told the M&G that Ramaphosa is preparing to reshuffle his cabinet as early as Thursday night.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says he will look to appoint the new deputy president of the country after David Mabuza resigned from the position.

“The Deputy President has undertaken the responsibilities of his office with dedication. “His contribution has been valued by the many constituencies with which he has engaged, including traditional leaders, military veterans, civil society formations and international bodies. Ramaphosa said he would make an announcement on Mabuza’s successor soon.

The resignation of Deputy President David Mabuza indicates his imminent departure from Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet.

Ramaphosa thanked Mabuza for his “exceptional service to the country”, saying: “The Deputy President has undertaken the responsibilities of his office with dedication. Ramokgopa is expected to be one of the two ministers appointed who are not part of the National Assembly. It is likely that there will be at least ministers who will be booted out of Ramaphosa’s Cabinet. However, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has been adamant that there is nothing untoward about the process surrounding the reshuffle. Register for free or log in to read this article. This article is free to read.

South African Deputy President David Mabuza tendered his resignation to parliament ahead of Cyril Ramaphosa's anticipated cabinet reshuffle.

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This is the second resignation in the ANC's parliamentary caucus as President Cyril Ramaphosa's cabinet reshuffle edges closer.

Email [email protected] or call 0860 52 52 00. Questions or problems? The resignation brings to an end of Mabuza's five-year tenure as the deputy president of the country.

Analysis - The resignation of Deputy President David Mabuza indicates his imminent departure from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Cabinet.

Mabuza was speaking at his brother's funeral in Mpumalanga where he said he wanted to make way for newly elected ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile. However, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has been adamant that there is nothing untoward about the process surrounding the reshuffle. At the beginning of the month, the outgoing deputy president confirmed that he had resigned from his position.