Maimane as WCape premier candidate a 'desperate' move: ANC
The ANC on Sunday suggested that it would be a sign of desperation if Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane was to stand for election as the premier of the Western Cape.
"They are so desperate to hold on to the Western Cape next year that Mmusi Maimane has to step down as national leader of the opposition to vie for the post of provincial premier," ANC Western Cape secretary Faiez Jacobs told News24.
His comments followed media reports that Maimane was considering standing as a candidate for provincial leader.
The DA was meant to announce its provincial premier candidates on Sunday, but postponed the event.
"Mmusi Maimane is proving our long-held view that the Desperate Alliance is bereft of leadership," Jacobs charged.