DEPUTY PRESIDENT
From teacher to top dog: how David 'DD' Mabuza won the day
David Mabuza has run Mpumalanga with an iron fist, and may have higher aspirations than deputy president
SA had no deputy president for 11 days until Monday night when David Dabede "DD" Mabuza ascended to the second-highest office in the land. Mabuza outwitted his political opponents at the ANC’s conference in December and was elected the party’s deputy president with an overwhelming majority — he received the most votes of all in the ANC’s top six positions. He moves into the Union Buildings two months after his strategic approach at the conference. Since President Cyril Ramaphosa took the oath of office two weeks ago, there has been fervent speculation about who would be his deputy president. His running mate at the party’s conference, Lindiwe Sisulu, was widely tipped for the position, but he appointed her minister of international relations and cooperation in Monday night’s reshuffle. Many who had been hoping that Ramaphosa would choose a female deputy president believed Naledi Pandor was the best candidate, but he placed her in the ministry of higher education and training. Mabuza...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.