President Cyril Ramaphosa lobbied for Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to become the co-convener of the soon-to-be-appointed Gauteng provincial task team (PTT), citing, among other reasons, his popularity. https://sundayworld.co.za/news/how-ramaphosa-saved-lesufi-from-chop-alongside-nciza/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIqUzlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZOQczNjmD7ADHHIb_8z8GE3tHsyFWBV-rqBWtyiVKi4laTIQ9P2GFHROw_aem_0hQYy1ASON0TieqEp72rKw