'Take the hint': Analysts irked by Zuma's plan to run for ANC chair | The Citizen

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Former President Jacob Zuma and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 5th ANC national conference at the Nasrec Expo Centre on 18 December 2017. Photo: Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius

While President Cyril Ramaphosa cited age as a concern in relation to his predecessor’s plan to contest for the position of ANC chair at the party’s December elective conference, analysts believe Zuma should avoid the public space. Mathekga said the problem with Zuma was that he was too personally and intricately involved in ANC politics.

It was quite clear that Zuma did not take part in activities related to his court case and had a medical parole situation which was very controversial.

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