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Why are so many of the ANC’s bigwigs fighting for positions in the party’s top six? It is about pursuing the narrow self-interests of individuals hell-bent on power accumulation, said political analyst Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast, not about the interests of ordinary South Africans.
“This has nothing to do with service delivery or the interests of the people, but self-interests,” said Breakfast. Candidates include party treasurer-general Paul Mashatile, Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi and Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane. Plus, incumbent David Mabuza hopes to be re-elected.
This time things had changed and many were eyeing his seat because they knew, if elected, they stood a good chance of becoming president. Another political analyst, Professor Dirk Kotzé from the University of South Africa, attributed the high interest in Mabuza’s position to be of his own making because he took regular sick leave and had not only lost touch with his constituents, fellow party members also felt his position was up for grabs.
“Mabuza is not in a position like last time. He has nothing to offer to Ramaphosa or to anyone – he can’t bring the Mpumalanga support any more,” Kotzé said.
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