Party’s irritation with its leader’s procrastinating style emerges in briefings by secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, writes NatashaMarrian.
“We expect the president to run his cabinet, not have his cabinet run itself … he is the CEO … he must lead. We don’t want a government that projects itself to be in crisis. The president is the CEO of the country, it can’t be that [the government] is projected as leaderless. The ANC cannot allow that.”
This week, what has been murmured in private conversations in the corridors of Luthuli House and the Union Buildings spilled into the open: in essence, Ramaphosa’s indecisiveness and penchant for letting things fester is hurting the ANC a year before a crucial election. He also proved to be a strong organiser, revolutionising the ANC’s 2014 election campaign and turning boring political rallies into something approximating rock concerts.
And who can forget Mbalula was the first minister to complain — tearfully — that the Guptas told him about his promotion to a ministerial post? Energy minister Gwede Mantashe raged against moves by Ramaphosa to hand electricity minister Sputla Ramokgopa some of his powers to end load-shedding. Mbalula said running the government and leading the cabinet was Ramaphosa’s job: “He was employed for that.” He questioned why Ramaphosa hadn’t hauled in Nzimande and Manamela to pull them into line.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Read the Sunday Times e-editionMany of us were surprised this week about the embarrassing gaffes made by President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.
Read more »
Read the Sunday Times e-editionMany of us were surprised this week about the embarrassing gaffes made by President Cyril Ramaphosa and ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula.
Read more »
Police hunt Texas gunman who killed 5 neighbours, 'almost execution style' after noise complaint | News24Police in Texas have said they were searching for a man believed to have shot dead five neighbours after they asked him to stop firing his rifle in his yard late at night.
Read more »
Escape to nature in style: 10 unique glamping spots in the Western CapeWelcome to the Western Cape, where adventure meets luxury in the form of unique glamping spots. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind experience that combines the thrill of camping with the comfort of a hotel, then you should definitely keep reading.
Read more »
Five dead in Texas shooting, armed suspect on the loose - SABC NewsA gunman shot dead five neighbors including an 8-year old child after neighbors asked the man to stop shooting an AR-15-style weapon in his front yard in Cleveland, Texas, San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers saidon Saturday.
Read more »
Government is confused, SA must leave the ICC: Julius MalemaEFF leader Julius Malema on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the ANC and President Cyril Ramaphosa for confusing the nation regarding South Africa's position on the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Read more »