Youth League endorses David Mabuza as deputy president.

The ANCYL addressed the media at Luthuli House this afternoon announcing that they support Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as party president.

Dalmini-Zuma was described as a tried and tested leader by ANCYL secretary general, Njabulo Nzuza. “She has grown in the struggle. She ran a number of positions. She has been a minister in a number of departments, there’s no question at all. If the ANC says we think we can give this responsibility and she agrees, then that’s not a concern at all,” said Nzuza.

Below is the list of the preferred candidates for the ANC national leadership:

President                             –           Cde Nkosazana Zuma

Deputy president             –           Cde David Mabuza

Secretary general           –            Cde Ace Magashule

DSG                                      –           Cde Jessie Duarte

2nd DSG                             –           Cde Fikile Mbalula

Treasurer general         –            Cde Maite Nkoana- Mashabane

Chairperson                     –             Cde Nathi Mthethwa

Nzuza also said in creating its list of preferred candidates, the league agreed the requirements for the next ANC leader should stretch beyond exile credentials.

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