The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) said President Cyril Ramaphosa seemed paranoid in his handling of deputy president David Mabuza’s resignation.
The EFF questioned the status of the office in charge of government business and whether it could conduct its tasks efficiently as both the president and his deputy contradict one another publicly about Mabuza’s exit.
Mabuza confirmed he was stepping down over the weekend.
Ramaphosa’s office subsequently announced that the president had asked his deputy to stay on until the transition could be finalized.
The EFF said it believed party politics and concerns that Ramaphosa might not finish his term of office were at play.
“Cyril Ramaphosa is operating in an environment where he is paranoid and perhaps that is the reason why he is reluctant, but, regardless of that, we think it’s a strange characteristic of a government that is very secretive and it doesn’t make any logical sense why he doesn’t want DD Mabuza to resign,” said EFF national spokesperson Sinawo Tambo.
-EWN
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Tango took to social media to thank the show and the fans of the show. The show will also be coming to an end after its upcoming sixth season, which kicks off on Monday 6 February. “What a ride! To the Kingdom of Refilwe, you are the epitome of talent, and thank you for holding me down each day, with grace and friendship. For teaching me and guiding me. Learn More
