Media reports on Deputy Presidents misleading
The Presidency wishes to correct a media report by Sunday Times newspaper quoting unnamed sources claiming the possibility of two Deputy Presidents of the Republic.
The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa states as follows with regards to the Deputy President of the Republic:
Section 91. (1); "The Cabinet consists of the President, as head of the Cabinet, a Deputy President and Ministers.
(2) The President appoints the Deputy President and Ministers, assigns their powers and functions, and may dismiss them.
(3) The President - (a) must select the Deputy President from among the members of the National Assembly".
The Constitution therefore states unequivocally that the Republic of South Africa shall have one Deputy President only.
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