President Cyril Ramaphosa’s departure, when the time comes, could complicate succession in the ANC and the State
By Thobile Jiwulane:
President Cyril Ramaphosa's succession election may be complex (Image: MyANC Facebook page)
As South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) confronts an existential crisis, doubts loom over whether the once-dominant ruling party can retain relevance in the upcoming local government elections.
Once celebrated as a liberation movement under the leadership of Nelson Mandela, the ANC now faces predictions of eventual national defeat after its dismal performance in the May 2024 general election. The year-end municipal polls are widely seen as a decisive test—a barometer that will signal either the party’s recovery or its impending demise.
At the weekend, the ANC’s top leadership convened a Lekgotla—a high-level caucus to chart strategy for th...
