Minister Mondli Gungubele Explains David Mabuza’s Absence at Lekgotla, Says He Has No History of Truancy

• Deputy President David Mabuza’s absence from the African National Congress’ (ANC) lekgotla was noticeable
• Minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele said that Mabuza sent his apologies for missing the important event
• Mabuza's office later released a statement saying that the deputy president was away due to his brother’s passing

PRETORIA - Minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele explained Deputy President David Mabuza’s absence from Cabinet’s lekgotla.

During the two-day event held at the Sefako Makgatho presidential guest house on Thursday, 2 February, Mabuza was a no-show. However, Gungubele said that he submitted an apology to President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The minister in the presidency said only Ramaphosa can do an evaluation of his apology. He also said it's unclear if Mabuza was unwell, TimesLIVE reported.

Gungubele said the deputy president does not have a history of “behaving like a truant” and said he respects his work. He added that he respects Mabuza’s apology.

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Mabuza's office later released a statement saying that the deputy president’s brother passed away and he was making funeral preparations.

The deputy’s absence came after News24 reported that Mabuza informed Ramaphosa of his plan to resign.

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According to SABC News, the ANC's provincial structure in Gauteng has rearranged its province to a national list so that the deputy president can be sworn in as a member of Parliament.

Source: Briefly News