Ramaphosa ponders running mate

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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa is considering enlisting a woman as his running mate in a bid for a second term as leader of the ruling African National Congress, according to people with knowledge of his plans.

Among the options he’s considering is Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, who served as the nation’s first female deputy president from 2005 to 2008 and is a former executive director of UN Women, said the people who asked not to be identified as they’re not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.

He initially chose Naledi Pandor, now the nation’s foreign minister, as his No. 2, but she failed to garner support from party branches. He then teamed up with Lindiwe Sisulu, his tourism minister, but she lost an internal election for the post to David Mabuza, the incumbent deputy president.The ANC’s internal election race remains fluid, with contenders for top posts likely to change before its December conference.

“It is the tradition of our movement that one responds to a formal nomination,” Lamola said in an emailed reply to questions. “Once such a nomination is made I will respond. I’ve always respected the call of structures when called upon.”

 

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