ANC deputy president Paul Mashatile, former KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala, ANC second deputy secretary general Maropene Ramokgopa, and former Joburg mayor Parks Tau were sworn in on Monday.
CAPE TOWN - PARLIAMENT - The ANC's new MPs said they have not accepted deployment to Parliament in the hopes of serving higher office.
"I’ve been deployed as an MP and I’m looking forward to serve as an MP. I’ve done it before. It’s good to work in Parliament," Mashile told reporters shortly after swearing his allegiance to the republic.The two newcomers to Parliament also downplayed suggestions that Parliament was the entry point for any possible appointments to the executive.
Meanwhile, the ANC in Parliament said it was not a foregone conclusion that Mashatile would become the country’s next deputy president. But it was not the case when Ramaphosa was elected to that position in 2012, leaving Kgalema Motlanthe to serve out his term. Economic experts believe the president could no longer afford to put off the cabinet reshuffle if he wanted to meet his targets for economic growth and recovery.The size of the cabinet changed dramatically under different administrations.
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