#FirstThingsFirst - Behind-the-scenes campaign for a Motsepe presidency

The Star is reporting that a seismic shift is unfolding within the ANC as whispers of a behind-the-scenes campaign to position billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe as a future President of South Africa. Though not officially confirmed, several senior ANC members are said to be quietly rallying behind Motsepe with the 2027 ANC elective conference in their sights. According to well-placed sources, preliminary campaign materials have already been drafted, envisioning a leadership trio of Motsepe as President, Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu as Deputy President, and Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane as Secretary General. The team discussed the prospects of Motsepe as President of the country.