No decision yet on Makatong’s resignation: N Cape Premier’s Office
The MEC resigned last month, citing improper interference by Saul in the works of the department.
The Northern Cape Premier's Office has not yet made a decision on the resignation of Roads and Public Works MEC Fufe Makatong. Last month, Makatong resigned, claiming that Premier Zamani Saul had interfered improperly with departmental matters. Surprisingly, the African National Congress (ANC) in the province also refused to accept Makatong's resignation.
With local elections approaching, analysts warn that this internal party strife could negatively impact the party's performance at the polls. The resignation caught both the provincial cabinet and the ANC off guard, with neither party confirming they had accepted the resignation. The ANC's National Executive Committee dispatched members to the province to help quell the tensions.
Political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast notes that both the Premier and Makatong have support from different factions within the party's headquarters, complicating the situation further. Makatong comes from a strong ANC district and is an important voting bloc for the party. This resignation may have repercussions for the ANC's electoral performance in local government elections in the Northern Cape, as their recent poor showing in the general election raises concerns about whether they can unify and perform better.
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