Nomusa Dube-Ncube Candidacy: Social Media Users Welcome Possibility of 1st Woman KZN Premier

Nomusa Dube-Ncube Candidacy: Social Media Users Welcome Possibility of 1st Woman KZN Premier

  • The African National Congress nominated KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasurer Nomusa Dube-Ncube as a replacement for premier
  • The announcement has received positive feedback with many people delighted by the ruling party's candidate
  • Dube-Ncube has garnered support from most social media users, who believe she will do an exceptional job if given the opportunity

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DURBAN - The African National Congress’ candidate for the role of KwaZulu-Natal premier has reignited hope in South Africans. Following former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala’s departure from the role, the ruling party announced that the KZN provincial treasurer is its candidate.

Nomusa Dube-Ncube
Nomusa Dube-Ncube's nomination for KwaZulu-Natal premier has gained positive feedback. Image: @MiyelaniMkhabel
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The move left many delighted, and if Nomusa Dube-Ncube does assume the role, she would be the first woman premier.

She has garnered support from most social media users, who believe she will do an exceptional job if given the opportunity. However, some sceptics believe that only time will tell the type of leader she would be should she take on the role.

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Here’s what social media users had to say about Nomusa Dube-Ncube’s nomination as KZN premier:

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@ZintleK_deLange said:

“Congratulations to Nomusa Dube Ncube. It’s a good day for gender equality. We wish her all the best.”

@Realthabanim commented:

“Hope she does well.”

@VelemseniVilane posted:

“Congrats… She deserves it, she is a perfect fit in all aspects.”

ANC deploys Nomusa Dube-Ncube as 1st woman KZN premier following Sihle Zikalala’s resignation

In a related matter, Briefly News also reported the African National Congress is ready to replace former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala, who resigned last week.

The ruling party announced on Monday, 8 August, that KZN provincial treasurer Nomusa Dube-Ncube is the party’s candidate for the position. Zikalala’s resignation came after the KZProvincial Executive Committee (PEC) meet for the first time on Thursday, 4 August.

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Bianca Lalbahadur Bianca Lalbahadur is a current affairs journalist at Briefly News. With a knack for writing hard-hitting content, she is dedicated to being the eyes and ears of South Africans. As a young and vibrant journalist, Bianca is passionate about providing quality and factual stories that impact citizens. She graduated from the Independent Institute of Education in 2017 and has worked at several award-winning Caxton associated community newspapers.