Nothing in the way of public interest as Lesufi succeeds Makhura

09 October 2022 - 00:00 By Sunday Times Editorial

David Makhura’s exit from the post of Gauteng premier to make way for education MEC Panyaza Lesufi this week earned high praise. President Cyril Ramaphosa was especially congratulatory, which is no surprise. He has no doubt watched the outcomes of ANC provincial machinations more closely than most because they will determine the success or otherwise of his bid to win a second term as party leader at its elective conference later this year...

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