While speculation linking him to the highly contested battle for the ANC secretary-general position continues to swirl, former Eastern Cape premier Phumulo Masualle has opted to keep his cards close to his chest. The party is likely to have a new secretary-general in December as the suspended incumbent, Ace Magashule, has been prohibited from contesting any position because of the step-aside rule.
can you tell us if the secretary-general has spoken to president obama today? what did he say to you? i cannot. he has not. can you tell us what is the secretary-general position on whether a military strike would be legal, legitimate or helpful? i will say what i said earlier, secretary-general underscored the importance of the u.n. charter. okay. yes, please. yes, i am wondering about the report that came out today from the veteran a.p. reporter in the middle east who interviewed in of the rebels. and has said that the rebels had been behind the chemical attack. i m wondering as far as the mandate goes, expanding it to who is responsible. he claimed that the rebels told him that i answered that question. i answered that question with respect. maggie? martin, our eagle-eyed cameramen in the lobby didn t see this or miss cain come in