The current Deputy President is David Mabuza. He was elected deputy president at the 54th National Conference in 2017.
His term of office will expire in December 2022 when the 55th National Conference will elect a new deputy president.
Deputy President
The Deputy President assists the President, deputise for him or her when necessary and carries out whatever functions are entrusted to him or her by the National Conference, the National General Council, the President, the NWC or the NEC. He or she shall be an ex-officio member of the NWC.
In the event of death or permanent incapacity of the President and the Deputy President, the NEC shall as soon as possible appoint an Acting President until such time as the National Conference meets.
Deputy Presidents of the African National Congress
Nelson Mandela
1952 - 1958
Oliver Tambo
1958 - 1985
Nelson Mandela
1985 - 1991
Walter Sisulu
1991 - 1994
Thabo Mbeki
1994 - 1997
Jacob Zuma
1997 - 2007
Kgalema Motlanthe
2007 - 2012
Cyril Ramaphosa
2012 - 2017