ANC’s election disaster puts Ramaphosa’s leadership in jeopardy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a significant setback as the ANC experiences its worst election outcome since apartheid's end. With less than 42% of the vote and no majority, coalition negotiations loom. Despite his high approval rating, Ramaphosa may confront calls to step down amidst party divisions. Jacob Zuma's influence, especially in KwaZulu-Natal, played a pivotal role. Ramaphosa's leadership style, criticized for indecision, contrasts sharply with past decisiveness. The future of South Africa's governance hangs in the balance.
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By Alexander Winning
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will be badly weakened after presiding over the African National Congress (ANC) party's worst election result since the end of apartheid.
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