OPINION | A loose axis of anti-democratic groupings and individuals seem to be putting more pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the ANC's leadership election in December. He's still ahead, writes PieterDuToit, but it's not that easy anymore.
Jacob Zuma, Zweili Mkhize and Cyril Ramaphosa during day two of the 54th National Conference on December 17, 2017 in Johannesburg. A loose axis of anti-democratic groupings and individuals seem to be putting more pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the ANC's leadership election in December. He's still ahead, writesPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is in a much worse position five months out from the ANC's national elective conference than he would have liked to be in.
And although the smart money is still on him to retain his party leadership position when ANC branches elect a new national leadership in December, there certainly are enough dangers lurking about Luthuli House and the Union Buildings to make his campaign strategists think twice.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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