MKMVA wants Mabuza as ANC's Deputy President
Ekurhuleni – The Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans’ association wants Mpumalanga premier David Mabuza to be second in command to Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma when the party elects new leadership in December.
It also wants Free State premier Ace Magashule in the party's top six as secretary general.
Current Secretary General Gwede Mantashe has said he is stepping down after ten years in the position.
It is widely expected that the ANC Youth League will also make a similar call following its National Executive meeting this past weekend.
MKMVA president Kebby Maphatsoe announced their preferred slate following their elective conference. Maphatsoe emerged successful at the conference but was given a title change from chairperson to president.