Tue May 21 20:13:46 SAST 2013
Tue May 21 20:13:46 SAST 2013

Nkoana-Mashabane backs Zuma's new push

Jun 26, 2012 | Olebogeng Molatlhwa Political Reporter | 41 comments

PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma seems to have found an ally in his push to convince sceptical delegates to accept the "Second Transition" discussion document at the ANC's national policy conference, which begins in Midrand today.

PRESIDENT'S ALLY: International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane during a Brics session at Gallagher Estate in Midrand yesterday. PHOTOs: MOHAU MOFOKENG

In her keynote address to dignitaries at the Brics Colloquium organised by the ANC's Progressive Business Forum, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane supported the Second Transition thesis.

"The economic benefits of Brics membership to South Africa will be best realised as the country enters the Second Transition," the minister said.

The controversial discussion document has been rejected by several ANC provinces, the majority of whom have argued against the separation of political emancipation from economic transformation.

So far, Gauteng, Limpopo, North West and Eastern Cape have rejected the document, which calls for economic transformation in SA in the next 30 to 50 years.

Nkoana-Mashabane also sought to dismiss suggestions by Zuma's critics that under his leadership of the country, the African agenda had taken a back-seat.

Expelled ANC Youth League president Julius Malema found himself in trouble with ANC disciplinarians last year when he compared former president Thabo Mbeki's active promotion of Africa against what the league saw as Zuma's disinterest in the continent.

However, Nkoana-Mashabane yesterday implied that Zuma understood the importance of the continent to South Africa's future plans.

She said South Africa's foreign policy was firmly rooted in the development of the continent, highlighting that Zuma had since been appointed chair of the African Union's infrastructure build committee.

Nkoana-Mashabane added that South Africa would continue to play an active role in the New Partnership for Africa's Development.

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Jun 26, 2012

Kinggeezo

I don't know what she smokes, or is she in line for a cermony @ inkandla as the next JZ's collection of wifes
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Jun 26, 2012

Mnumzane

Media is misleading us, yesterday I was listening to the EC Chairperson denying that they have rejected the 2nd Transition document. They only have some additions to what the 2nd Transition is saying. And also for the media to say this document is for Zuma Alliance is a total fabrication. This is am ANC document penned by a Task Team recommended by the NEC to do that job. The document was discussed at an NEC level and now ordinary members will get a chance to discuss it. Pls media people stop recycling lies.
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Jun 26, 2012

Papage

He gave her the Spear, not surprised
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Jun 26, 2012

KILLERa1111

@Mnumzane...

SOWETAN IS FULL OF BULLSH*T ALWAYS POTRAYING ZUMA IS THE WORST PERSON ALIVE...DISPITE ALL THAT ZUMA WILL TRIUMPH.. WATCH THE SPACE...IF U UNDERSTAND SA POLITICS U WILL UNDERSTAND THAT THE NUMBERS FAVOUR ZUMA. ZOME MAGAUNG WE WILL SEE WHO WILL BE VICORIOUS...

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Jun 26, 2012

MicaParis

It is obvious Comrade Maite will support everything that the Commander in Chief preaches about because their Comradeship date back from her family friendship with the Commander in Chief in honor of his best friend the late Comrade Norman Mashabane who has all the characteristics that Comrade Zuma is having, I mean ''all''. It is not true that Branches of ANC are against the transition, the media is basing their contention on allegations that are unfounded. The media rely too much on false stories that come from unreliable Cadres because of the fact that they had been excluded from PEC's of their respective Provinces and the fact that some of the Cadres does not like the Commander in Chief to go for a second term because they know that they will be left out in the cold immediately after Mangaung, most of which are from Limpopo. As for Gauteng the Malema brigades cannot rely too much on Paul Mashatile, he is like Fikile Mbalula, the duo has since sort out their differences with the Commander in Chief as such cannot be trusted for the purpose of ousting him as they want to be part of the continuation chapter after the Zuma ''second'' term. Those who rely on Comrade Tokyo are guaranteed appointment because what Tokyo is doing is not aimed at the Mangaung conference , but aimed at the conference after the Mangaung conference if he keep on playing his cards very well he might lend a Deputy President chair because he cannot beat Comrade Ramaphosa who is a Zuma favorite to take over and have got a very clean record and reputation in the ANC ranks. Comrade Kgali is a sheep that cannot even lift a finger!!
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Jun 26, 2012

SteveBiko

They all travel together to this uncessary out of the country trips , so after getting the muchin wa khe what do u expect from the future mrs Zuma the dictator?
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Jun 26, 2012

Mellow

Is she sleeping with double head? Because then it will make sense why she's supporting him
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Jun 26, 2012

malemaforpresident

wa phapha wena uzonyela come mangaung you jump the gun sfeve tshek
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Jun 26, 2012

Tango

I can't that the are people who think Zuma will lose in Mangaung while it so obvious that he will get a 2nd term.
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Jun 26, 2012

snazz

Yesterday on e news Moletsi Mbeki was asked to unpack the document and i clearly remember he said it seems as if the ANC leadership does not know what they are doing. The document to me is a strategy used by JZ to win support ahead of Mangaung>>>>>>>>>>
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