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Deputy President David Mabuza says President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted his resignation as his second-in-command.
Mabuza told mourners at a funeral service in Mpumalanga on Saturday that Ramaphosa would announce his resignation from the country soon.
The deputy president stated that he and Ramaphosa had agreed that he would step down to allow newly elected ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile to take over.
“I have spoken to the president and told him I am stepping down. So I must also tell you because this is my home so that you are not surprised. You must hear it from me, not from anyone else,” Mabuza said.
“I think very soon the president will make that announcement that Mabuza has resigned. He and I have agreed.”
Mabuza said that he has always stated his intention to respect Ramaphosa and his office, which he believes he has done.
“I made a promise to you that I will respect the president until I leave office, so I am out and I hope those who remain in government will respect him,” said Mabuza
Mabuza stated that he approached Ramaphosa to inform him of his desire to resign after noticing Mashatile’s dissatisfaction with moving into the Union Buildings since his election as ANC deputy president.
He claimed he bore no grudges because the incumbent at Luthuli House had to take over in government as well.
“Well logically, as the deputy president of the country I must step down to make space for the one that was elected by [ANC] conference because I see he has become a bit restless so I am also rushing to give him space,” said Mabuza.
Mabuza is said to have told Ramaphosa that he wants to resign to allow for a smooth transition in government following Mashatile’s election as the ANC’s deputy president.
You can watch the video below:
Deputy president David Mabuza says President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted his resignation and he will be making that announcement soon. pic.twitter.com/6xlfdurHLY
— Kgothatso Madisa (@kgmadisa) February 4, 2023
Mashatile will be sworn in as a member of parliament on Monday, ahead of Ramaphosa’s upcoming cabinet reshuffle.