KZN ANC chair Siboniso Duma seemingly never leaving premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube’s side during major government events has resulted in renewed debate this week over sentiments that he is “overshadowing” the premier.
Duma, who is also the provincial MEC for economic development, tourism and environmental affairs, was pictured by the provincial government standing next to Dube-Ncube while she was greeting police officers during the opening of the provincial legislature. The picture, published by the provincial government on social media platforms, sparked debate over whether Duma was “overshadowing” the premier.
The “overshadowing” sentiments started last year when Duma, during the Springbok Rugby World Cup trophy tour, lifted the Webb Ellis Cup during a photo opportunity meant to feature Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth and the premier.
IFP MP Mkhuleko Hlengwa criticised Duma, saying he “had undermined” female leadership.
“What Siboniso Duma is doing is exactly the same as undermining women’s leadership. He is acting like the premier needs a nanny. Why did they choose her if they did not trust her? In the governing party they do not trust each other. It is in the interest of the people of this province to free themselves from what is now prevailing, a fake provincial government,” Hlengwa told party supporters on Wednesday.
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