South African deputy president David Mabuza resigned, clearing the way for Paul Mashatile, the new deputy leader of the governing African National Congress, to succeed him.
Speaking at family funeral in the northeastern Mpumalanga province, Mabuza said he had informed President Cyril Ramaphosa that he had resigned, and that he was making space for Mashatile. His remarks were broadcast on Cape Talk radio.
Mashatile, previously the ANC’s treasurer-general, is expected to be sworn in as a lawmaker on Feb. 6, a clear indication that he’s set to join the executive. Mashatile’s appointment, along with several other cabinet changes, are likely to be announced in coming days. Vincent Magwenya, Ramaphosa’s spokesman, declined to comment.Mabuza, 62, was instrumental in helping Ramaphosa win control of the ANC in late 2017, while securing the No. 2 party post for himself.
A former schoolteacher, Mabuza was linked to a string of scandals while serving a premier of Mpumalanga, but wasn’t charged and denied any wrongdoing.
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