Dirk Hartford: Unveiling the fractured foundations – Ramaphosa’s tightrope walk amid ANC’s internal strife

In the heart of South African politics, President Ramaphosa walks a precarious tightrope, juggling personal power, factional battles, and the looming spectre of an election year. In this sequel to last week's article, we delve into the intricate web of internal struggles within the ANC, where Ramaphosa's organisational acumen clashes with a party haunted by factionalism, corruption, and regional divides. As allegations of corruption continue to swirl and the ANC grapples with its post-apartheid identity, the country stands at a crossroads. Will Ramaphosa's strategic manoeuvres hold the party together, or is the ANC destined for further fragmentation?

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By Dirk Hartford

President Ramaphosa's raison d'etre is personal power and wealth. He has achieved both as the President of the ANC and South Africa and the point man for arguably the wealthiest clan in Africa.

But what has he achieved for the ANC and, by implication, the country? Little frankly, besides holding both more-or-less together in extremely fractious circumstances. He is not a visionary leader; he's a skilled organisational operator.

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