Manuel exits political scene

Athenkosi Mvane

16 December 2012

Media reports say National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel has decided to leave politics, as he decided not to persue his nomination for  a position in the African Nartional Congress National Executive Committee.

It is believed that he sees a deterioration in the culture of politics in the ruling party over leadership positions.

Manuel is said to be persuing a more mentoring role, as he thinks it is time for the younger generation to take over the politcal scene.