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It's arguable that this week has been one of the most important in the political history of democratic SA. But what does Jacob Zuma's arrest mean for the ANC as a ruling party and political structure?

Former president Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the January 8 Celebration held at JL Dube stadium in Inanda, near Durban, on January 8, 2019.It's arguable that this week has been one of the most important in the political history of democratic SA. The arrest of former president Jacob Zuma was seen as a representation of the tussle between the rule of law and the political elite. But what does Zuma's arrest mean for the ANC as a ruling party and political structure.

The state of play within the ANC, in light of the Zuma developments, including the suspension and arrest of Carl Niehaus.

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