The most prominent contestants for president of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa and Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, accepted nominations. Ramaphosa received 1469 branch nominations while Dlamini-Zuma received 1 094 nominations. Current treasurer-general, Zweli Mkhize received the majority of branch nominations but declined nomination for the deputy presidency. These are the rest of the nominations: Deputy President David Mabuza – 1 128 branch nominations. Accepted Zweli Mkhize – 193 branch nominations. Accepted Lindiwe Sisulu – 619 branch nominations. Accepted Naledi Pandor – Declined National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe – 1 499. Accepted Nathi Mthethwa - 807. Accepted Secretary General Senzo Mchunu – 1 479. Accepted Ace Magashule - 930. Accepted Deputy Secretary General Jessie Duarte - 845. Accepted Zingiswa Losi – 361. Accepted Treasurer General Paul Mashatile - 1581. Accepted Maite Nkoana-Mashabane - 275. Accepted