Mondli Gungubele, Baleka Mbete, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Mmamoloko Kubayi react

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The governing party elected its top 7 leaders on Monday and we spoke to prominent party members about their take on the leaders.
Minister in the presidency Mondli Gungubele, former deputy president Baleka Mbete, National Assembly speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and human settlements minister Mamoloko Kubayi are thrilled about the composition of the new top brass.“
The future of the country is brighter now, I feel like a 12-year-old,” Gungubele said.“
The ANC is strong, the ANC lives, the ANC leads,” said Mbete. There were confusing moments at the conference but she is excited about the outcome.

19 Dec 2022 10AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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