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Ramaphosa allies form slim majority in top seven while Mashatile, Mokonyane balance the numbers

Newly-elected ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has officially dismantled his detractors with officials from the Renew22 camp.
Ramaphosa allies form slim majority in top seven while Mashatile, Mokonyane balance the numbers The ANC's new top seven leadership from left: second deputy secretary-general Maropene Ramokgopa, first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, chairperson Gwede Mantashe, President Cyril Ramaphosa, deputy president Paul Mashatile and treasurer-general Gwen Ramokgopa.19 December 2022. (Photo: Leila Dougan)
Queenin Masuabi
By Queenin Masuabi
19 Dec 2022
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ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and his supporters have managed to garner enough support to install his trusted lieutenants as officials — even if by a small margin. 

On Monday, he was elected alongside Gwede Mantashe as the national chair, Fikile Mbalula as the secretary-general, Maropene Ramokgopa as the second deputy secretary general and Gwen Ramokgopa as the treasurer. 



Ramaphosa had 579 more votes than his opponent. Mantashe only won by 44 votes, Mbalula by 102 votes, Ramokgopa had a margin of 425 and Ramokgopa only won by 157 votes.

Nomvula Mokonyane and Paul Mashatile who were voted in as first deputy secretary-general and deputy president respectively are the only officials who were not a part of Cyril’s camp. 



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KwaZulu-Natal has yet again been left in the cold as their candidate — former health minister, Zweli Mkhize — fell short of votes in his bid to be the president of the party. While the province has the largest number of members in the ANC, they have not been able to get a candidate voted in as an official. 

When looking at the geographical spread of the top seven, it is populated by leaders from Gauteng. 

The ANC's new top seven leadership from left: second deputy-general Maropene Ramokgopa, first secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, chairperson Gwede Mantashe, president Cyril Ramaphosa, deputy president Paul Mashatile and treasurer-general Gwen Ramokgopa. 19 December 2022. (Photo: Leila Dougan)



Renew22 deputy president candidate Oscar Mabuyane did not make the cut, nor did Stan Mathabatha who was vying to be the national chair. Phumulo Masualle and Tina Joemat-Pettersson were not voted in as secretary general and first deputy secretary general respectively. 

Ronalda Nalumango lost the position of second deputy secretary general, while Pule Mabe did not garner enough support to be the ANC’s treasurer general. DM

Comments (4)

Riel Meynhardt Dec 19, 2022, 06:17 PM

Mr Fix F-all should easily be able to manage them into oblivion by 2024. Let's hold thumbs

Peter Mansfield Dec 19, 2022, 08:09 PM

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Peter Lor Dec 19, 2022, 04:22 PM

Now, Cyrillic, Thane of Glamis is the time to screw your courage to the sticking place and do something!

Katharine Ambrose Dec 19, 2022, 04:03 PM

Not exactly a star quality bunch. The bottom of the barrel but better than the RET flotsam. They are now free to plot and fume and have their days in court. Either way they need watching.

John Counihan Dec 19, 2022, 02:49 PM

If Zondo gets any teeth, Mokonyane won't be there for long. Would be good riddance as another RET fiend goes to the wall to continue to cleanse our country.