Africa · Power Players
Key Facts
The speculation. Reports say CAF president Patrice Motsepe may leave African football’s governing body before his mandate ends in 2029, according to Billionaires.Africa.
The prize. South Africa’s ANC chooses its next leader at a 2027 elective conference, and that leader contests the 2029 general election.
The signal. Motsepe stepped down as executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals in February 2026, moving to a non-executive role.










