Ramaphosa 'eyes Thandi Modise as his new deputy'

Second-term plan for former speaker after recent cabinet nod

15 August 2021 - 00:03 By Andisiwe Makinana and Sibongakonke Shoba

New defence minister Thandi Modise was recalled from parliament to the national cabinet to position her for a higher post in President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration during his second term...

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