Ramaphosa could be punished politically if he sacks Mkhize, whose alleged corruption shouldn't be so shocking, since it's just a reflection of the ANC's values, say analysts.
Ramaphosa could be punished politically if he sacks Mkhize, whose alleged corruption is just a reflection of the ANC's values, say analysts.
President Cyril Ramaphosa could risk unsettling some more KZN supporters, should he fire health Minister Zweli Mkhize for his involvement in the Digital Vibes contract, which is why it is up up to the minister himself to stand up and resign. And while Mkhize remains on special leave since the saga first broke a couple of months ago, Ramaphosa appears to be in a tight spot with regard to the decision to dismiss the minister permanently. Experts believe this is due to fears of ruffling the feathers of supporters in Mkhize’s home province of KwaZulu-Natal, where tensions are already high.Hesitation due to fears of KZN backlash
But Ramaphosa could be waiting for the unlikely – for Mkhize to do the “honourable thing” and resign, said political analyst Levy Ndou.
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