#FirstThingsFirst - The case for Patrice Motsepe’s presidential bid

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Murmurs are growing about Patrice Motsepe being groomed for the Union Buildings through his CAF leadership. Would it be such a bad idea? Which political platform would he utilise as he has been apolitical so far? Should he focus on becoming FIFA Vice President, and subsequently FIFA President, after his second term as CAF President? What has history taught us about businessmen becoming political leaders? Those are some of the questions the team and listeners answered on the prospect of Patrice Motsepe ascending to leadership in political spheres.
10 Mar 2025 1AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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