Claims of a plot by Jacob Zuma and Panyaza Lesufi to remove Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president, alongside heartwarming New Year's baby stories and weather warnings, captivate South Africa's headlines.
Top 10 stories of the day: Claims that former president Jacob Zuma is conspiring with Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to remove Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president surfaced on social media this week. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has rubbished these claims. Meanwhile, a 12-year-old girl was the youngest among many mothers that welcomed New Year’s babies at hospitals across the country.
The weather service has warned of thunderstorms in some parts of South Africa as well as a heatwave and possible fires in other parts. The MK party has rubbished claims that former president Jacob Zuma is conspiring with Gauteng Premier and provincial ANC chairperson Panyaza Lesufi to remove Cyril Ramaphosa as ANC president.The claims surfaced on social media this week and suggested a fightback against “President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government of national unity (GNU)” is in full force. It alleged Lesufi had met with Zuma to plan the collapse of the GNU, and that an ANC NEC meeting during the first few days of 2025 could see a push for Ramaphosa to be booted out. The DA in Johannesburg says it will not support the appointment of Helen Botes as the new city manager.This comes after media reports that mayor Dada Morero was pushing for Botes to succeed Floyd Brink. The Johannesburg High Court removed Brink from the position last month, ruling his appointment unlawful
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