Ramaphosa ‘orders’ Mbalula to rest after dramatic collapse
Ramaphosa said Mbalula is recovering after 'carrying a heavy burden'
President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula to take a break from work following a sudden collapse during a media briefing on Thursday. Mbalula's emotional state was apparent after the Constitutional Court's ruling in the ANC's favor against the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Initially, the ANC took relief from the court's decision, but Mbalula's condition worsened as he collapsed while addressing the media.
The president acknowledged that Mbalula was under immense stress and carrying a heavy burden as the leader of the ANC. Ramaphosa assured that Mbalula is recovering and will return to work once he receives full medical clearance from his doctors. The ANC leader praised Mbalula for his distinguished leadership during the recent challenges, particularly the conflict with the IEC regarding the 181 ANC councillor candidates who were not placed on the ballot for the local government elections on November 4th.
Ramaphosa emphasized that Mbalula's leadership was crucial in overcoming the ordeal and that he will be back at work upon the satisfaction of the doctors. The ConCourt's ruling may boost Mbalula's chances of becoming the ANC's next president or deputy president as the party prepares for the national elective conference next year.
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