Gauteng premier David Makhura is set to vacate his office this week.
This is expected to happen at a special sitting scheduled by the Gauteng provincial legislature for Thursday afternoon.
The caucus is expected to be told how to vote during the election of a new premier at the legislature sitting this week. PEC insiders at the time put up three names as a possible replacement for Makhura. Topping the list is Lesufi‚ followed by deputy provincial secretary Tasneem Motara and provincial working committee member Kedibone Diale.
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