Patrice Motsepe Says His Plans Don’t Involve Politics, Mzansi Welcomes His Decision

• Patrice Motsepe has broken his silence following his nomination for the African National Congress presidency
• The businessman seemingly rejected his nomination and said he has bigger plans for the country that don’t involve politics
• Motsepe said he was confident that the party would be united following its elective conference in Johannesburg

LIMPOPO - Businessman Patrice Motsepe says his plans for the country do not involve him being a politician. He said he hopes to bring South Africans together regardless of their political views.

Citizens have welcomed his decision, with many saying he is smart.

Motsepe has seemingly rejected his nomination for the African National Congress presidency position. He was nominated by a branch in Limpopo last month.

The businessman said he tends to keep away from politics not to lose focus on the “broader obligation” of the country, TimesLIVE reported.

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Speaking at the ANC’s national elective conference in December, Motsepe said he was confident that the party would be united following the elections in Nasrec.

Meanwhile, the party’s treasurer-general, Paul Mashatile, delivered the post-National Executive Committee NEC statement at Luthuli House in Johannesburg. He said the conference was a time for unity.

Mashatile added that the ANC’s electoral support has declined, and therefore the party will have to intensify its pursuit of a democratic and prosperous society, SABC News reported.

Here’s what citizens have to say:

Dabu Lucas Maleka said:

“Even if you are not into politics you can still influence policies that are beneficial to you and your business. I guess that’s the advice he got recently.”

Kgoadi Ratau commented:

“He is fine in business, politics will make him lose focus.”

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Noza Allan wrote:

“He did very well, politics would destroy his good name.”

Mokgaetje Makololo posted:

“He is right, he is a businessman and him being becoming president will slow him down after all he owns the economy, the president’s chair is breadcrumbs to him.”

Lucky Thela added

“Good decision. They want him closer so they can get their hands on his worth.”

Billionaire Patrice Motsepe tight-lipped about potential ANC presidency bid against brother-in-law Ramaphosa

Briefly News also reported as the African National Congress (ANC) national elective conference draws nearer, billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe has remained tight-lipped about whether he will stand for the position of ANC president.

Mostepe’s name was tossed in the hat when a branch in Limpopo nominated the businessman to contest for the top position. The branch claimed that the billionaire was the only person they deemed not corrupt and fit to run the country, IOL reported.

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If Motsepe were to take up the call, he would be running against his brother-in-law and incumbent, President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Source: Briefly News