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Favoured: Although businessman Dr Patrice Motsepe proved popular in the poll, he has said he is not interested in political office. Photo: GCIS
2027 ELECTIVE CONFERENCE

Motsepe leads the pack in new poll

If his camp put a serious campaign behind the numbers, no other ANC candidate would stand a chance, says the Social Research Foundation

  • Mandisa Makgakga
3 min read
President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe. Photo: File
ANC

Lobbying for Motsepe’s ANC leadership in full swing

The campaign promoting the billionaire businessman as a potential future leader continues to organise nationally despite the ANC’s directive banning such moves ahead of its 2027…

  • Mandisa Makgakga
  • Lunga Mzangwe
7 min read
Will he, will he not? Despite the rumours gaining traction around billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe being in the running to replace President Cyril Ramphosa, his office has consistently denied any intention of him entering politics. Photo: Milken Institute
ACTIONSA

Thumbs up for Motsepe

“This is not about Patrice waking up one morning and wanting to be president,” the lobbyist said. “It is about stabilising the centre of power before the ANC implodes”

  • Mandisa Makgakga
7 min read