Deputy President Mabuza Says He's Stepping Down Because Mashatile Has Become Restless: “I’m Giving Him Space”

• Deputy President David Mabuza has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted his resignation letter days after reports of his resignation
• Mabuza said people should keep an eye out for Ramaphosa's announcement as it is coming in due time
• Speaking during a funeral in Mpumalanga, Mabuza said he was stepping down to pave way for the newly elected ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile

MPUMALANGA - Deputy President David Mabuza has finally addressed the issue of his resignation. Mabuza reportedly tendered his resignation letter a few days ago.

He said his resignation was tendered and President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted it.

According to TimesLIVE, Mabuza made the revelation during a funeral in Mpumalanga. He said Ramaphosa agreed that he must step down and will make a public announcement soon.

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“I have spoken to the president and told him I am stepping down. So I must also tell you because this is my home so that you are not surprised. You must hear it from me, not from anyone else. I think very soon the president will make the announcement that Mabuza has resigned."

Mabuza says he is making space for Paul Mashatile

News24 reports that Mabuza, affectionately known as "The Cat", said he was stepping down to make way for newly-elected ANC second-in-command, Paul Mashatile, who has become "restless". He added:

“Well logically, as the deputy president of the country, I must step down to make space for the one that was elected by the conference because I see he has become a bit restless so I am also rushing to give him space.”

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In more news, Briefly News reported that Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has landed himself in some very hot water over a well-intentioned but poorly received job opportunity initiative.

The premier posted a flyer on Twitter advertising that the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment is looking for 6 000 people to help keep the province clean.

The workers would be spread across the West Rand, Erurhuleni, Tshwane, Sedibeng and Johannesburg and would be paid R130 a day for 12 months.

Source: Briefly News