Today, News24 published a report headlined: “Ramaphosa rejects Mabuza’s request to be placed full-time at Luthuli House-sources”.

In the article, anonymous sources are quoted suggesting that Deputy President David Mabuza had requested to be “relieved of his duties at the Union Buildings and be placed at Luthuli House.”

The Deputy President regrets that News24 would publish such a fabrication without even seeking an official comment from his office, more so, given the far-reaching implications of the purported story to the centre of Government.

The Deputy President remains seized with the implementation of the Programme of Action of Government, as outlined by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the State of the Nation Address (SoNA).

To this end, Deputy President Mabuza continues to execute his Constitutional responsibilities as delegated by the President. This is in addition to performing his responsibilities as part of the leadership collective of the governing party. Therefore, he is not distracted by such imaginings even as they come dressed as “news”.

Media enquiries: Matshepo Seedat on 082 679 9473

Source: Government of South Africa