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CHOSEN: Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe

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Branch 51 in Atteridgeville on Saturday night nominated Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe to lead the party after the elective congress in Mangaung, with Naledi Pandor as his deputy.

This could indicate where Ramokgopa's loyalties lie. A few months ago he was criticised for allegedly having used Zuma's polygamous lifestyle to emphasise the president's incapability to lead the party - a claim he has since denied.

He said his statement, which was made during the Tshwane central branch policy discussion meeting in May, was merely a warning to members not to be influenced by what people say about Zuma's leadership qualities.

It is alleged he said incumbent secretary-general Gwede Mantashe should be retained, while Febe Potgieter made it to their list as his deputy.

The Atteridgville branch nominated current Gauteng chairman Paul Mashatile to replace treasurer-general Mathews Phosa, while Thandi Modise made her debut as national chairperson in the nomination stakes.

It is understood that about nine other branches in the Tshwane region, including Hammanskraal, agreed to nominate Tokyo Sexwale for the position of deputy president.

• This article was first published in the printed newspaper and eEdition on 15 October 2012. Click on this link to view the eEdition

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Oct 16, 2012

Dubul'Amanzi

Anyone but not Kanga man.Pandor no, (Sexwale must be a deputy) Mbalula SG, Modise DSG,Pandor Chairman
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Oct 16, 2012

warry

Hehehehe, happy holidays.
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Oct 16, 2012

Nyongoyamavenda

sowetan reporting about the branch nominating Motlante, realy? Mkhabela how much did you receive?
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Oct 16, 2012

Vhamsanda

I have no confidence in Motlanthe.
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Oct 16, 2012

Charley4sure

Who wants the fool Zuma to be president for a further 7 years, expect for that forsaken tribe.
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Oct 16, 2012

Shredder

The jelly man. As DJ Winner said, he is painfully shy.
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Oct 16, 2012

Lord-Have-Mercy

I have no confident in Kgalema Motlante, but anyway he must have his chance in 2019
I get a sence that Zuma wil be elected unopossed.
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Oct 16, 2012

LostGuy

all the way Kgalema's camp
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Oct 16, 2012

Nyongoyamavenda

thank you sowetan for blocking my comments i wil never be silenced
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Oct 16, 2012

Mgaraji

Mkhabela are you going to give us an update of all branches in SA as to who they nominate or you resuscitate dwindling hopes of Kgali supporters or you run out of stories.
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