ANC National Executive Committee member, Lindiwe Sisulu has distanced herself from media reports that she was vying for a leadership position, or was lobbied by a faction opposed to President Jacob Zuma.
ANC spokesperson, Jackson Mthembu says these reports were "factually incorrect and devoid of the truth", and were aimed at tarnishing the image of both the ANC and that of Sisulu.
Recent reports say the lobby group -- reportedly comprising ANC provincial leaders -- wants Sisulu for the position of deputy president, Planning Commission Minister, Trevor Manuel for the position of treasurer-general, and Gauteng chairperson, Paul Mashatile as ANC chairman.
The report by the Mail & Guardian states that there was no indication that any of the three have agreed to accept nomination, or that they are affiliated to the group in any way.
