FT’s Big Read: Alec Russell on SA’s ‘lost leader’ Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, faces his toughest election yet as the African National Congress (ANC) risks losing its 30-year dominance. His leadership, marked by a focus on consensus and anti-corruption efforts, is now challenged by economic decline, corruption allegations, and internal party divisions. As Ramaphosa campaigns to retain power, the ANC may need a coalition to govern, signalling a pivotal moment in South Africa's political landscape.
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By Alec Russell – The FT's foreign editor
What's at stake in Cyril Ramaphosa's last election
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