Deputy president asks Jacob Zuma to give him time to complete disposal of business interests that could create conflict with his new role in government DEPUTY President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked President Jacob Zuma to give him until the end of November to complete the disposal of his business interests that could create a conflict with his new role in the government.Parliament’s annual register of members’ interests was published on Wednesday, detailing shares, properties and directorships held by MPs.In the case of Mr Ramaphosa, the register reveals little about his personal wealth as the bulk of it is held by his family trust, the Tshivhase Trust, the details of which do not have to be publicly disclosed.The register allows for a private section that contains information not considered in the public interest, such as the actual value of properties and pensions, or that would reveal information about other private citizens. Information regarding a member’s immediate family (spouse...

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