Ramaphosa asks deputy to delay resignation
On Monday, Mr. Mashatile will take the oath of office as an MP. His election to the legislature will make it possible for the president to appoint him as the nation's deputy
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
David Mabuza, the president's deputy, has been urged to hold onto his position until the transfer is complete.
According to reports, Mr. Mabuza informed mourners at a funeral on Saturday that the president had "accepted" his resignation and that a statement regarding it would be released soon.
He stated that he thought it made sense for him to make room for Paul Mashatile, who was chosen as the ANC party's vice president in December.
However, the president wanted Mr. Mabuza to stay until the transition process was complete, according to the presidency's spokesman on Sunday.
On Monday, Mr. Mashatile will take the oath of office as an MP. His election to the legislature will make it possible for the president to appoint him as the nation's deputy
Mr Mashatile is due to be sworn in as an MP on Monday. His entry to parliament will pave the way for the president to name him as the country’s deputy president.
Mr Ramaphosa is due to deliver his state of the nation address in Cape Town on Thursday.
