The African National Congress (ANC) has slammed Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa for publicly listing who he preferred to be elected at the ANC’s elective conference next month. The presidential candidate mentioned among others, Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor to be his running mate and Gauteng Chair Paul Mashatile to be treasurer general.
Ramaphosa listed the names on Sunday at a rally in Limpopo. The pronouncement of the names has landed Cyril Ramaphosa in hot water
Strangely, the statement is issued by the Secretary General Gwede Mantashe who is listed on the Ramaphosa slate as the potential Chairperson. Mantashe says this pronouncement undermines branches. It would be the second time Mantashe has gone against Ramaphosa’s preference.
Earlier this year, Mantashe told ANC members he rejected a proposal that he deputises Ramaphosa. The Secretary General’s argument at the time was that there is a strong push for a female Deputy President.
This was while Presidential hopeful, Lindiwe Sisulu too, rejected an invitation to become Ramaphosa’s deputy, instead saying he must deputise her. Click below for more on the story:
