Claim: If a state of emergency is declared in South Africa the president will be stripped of his powers, which will go to the military. Cooperative governance minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma will, in terms of the disaster management act, "take over".
Fact-check: State of emergency would NOT strip Ramaphosa's powers and make Dlamini-Zuma president
Verdict: incorrect
Organisation: Africa Check
Author: Naledi Mashishi
Date published: 2021-07-23T00:00:00