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Paul Mashatile talks about the three positions he occupies in the ANC, namely treasurer-general, acting secretary-general and acting deputy secretary-general.

If there are no surprises, Mashatile might emerge as deputy president after the conference, as he is a top runner with 1,791 nominations, with KwaZulu-Natal supporting him with 521 votes.

Mashatile said he has no problem with Ramaphosa returning for a second term as long as he is eligible to stand.

LISTEN | Mashatile talks positions, state-owned enterprises, Phala Phala and former presidents

The governing party will hold its national elective conference from December 16 to December 20 to vote for its new top six who may include these individuals.

Ramaphosa received 2,037 nominations to hold onto the presidency of the ruling party.  Some in his party, including NEC members Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Bathabile Dlamini and Lindiwe Sisulu, have said he must go.

The president is embattled as his integrity is questioned after a section 89 independent panel found he may have seriously violated the law regarding his failure to report the burglary at his Phala Phala farm two years ago and for undertaking paid work while a member of the cabinet.

Opposition parties want his head and will vote next week for adoption of the panel report in a bid to impeach the president.

The ANC NEC resolved on Monday that its MPs would vote against the adoption of the report.

EFF leader Julius Malema said if the DA comes to the party and votes against Ramaphosa, the numbers will be on their side and South Africans will have Deputy President David Mabuza as president by Christmas.

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