Ramaphosa reshuffle unlikely – Expert
Soon after Zuma’s cabinet re-shuffle, rumors emerged that Cyril Ramaphosa could be removed as deputy president; but Political Analyst Mzoxolo Mpolase said axing Cyril Ramaphosa would not be a good strategic move.
Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:37:36 GMT
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- Mzoxolo Mpolase believes that dismissing Ramaphosa would not be advantageous for President Zuma, as it could strengthen Ramaphosa's political campaign.
- The analyst compares the potential dismissal of Ramaphosa to the impact of Thabo Mbeki dismissing Zuma in 2005, which ultimately bolstered Zuma's position.
- Despite reported tensions between President Zuma and Ramaphosa, the likelihood of a reshuffle involving the deputy president is deemed low by Mpolase.
Speculations surrounding the possible removal of Cyril Ramaphosa as deputy president have been circulating after President Zuma's recent cabinet reshuffle. However, Political Analyst, Mzoxolo Mpolase, has stated that axing Ramaphosa would not be a strategic move for the president. During a recent interview on CNBC Africa, Mpolase highlighted that dismissing Ramaphosa at this point could potentially strengthen his political campaign, similar to what happened when former president Thabo Mbeki dismissed President Zuma in 2005. Despite reported tensions between President Zuma and Ramaphosa, the likelihood of a reshuffle involving the deputy president remains low, according to Mpolase's analysis. The political landscape in South Africa continues to be a topic of interest as the country navigates through various challenges and uncertainties. As the nation looks towards the future, the role of key political figures like Ramaphosa remains a focal point for discussion and speculation.
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