Ramaphosa likely to retain ANC leadership as race commences - Eurasia Group’s Shri Pillay

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It may still be early in the year, but the temperature is already rising in the build-up towards the ANC’s elective conference that is taking place in December 2022. It appears that Tourism Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu has thrown her hat in the ring with her public attack on the judiciary and theconstitution. The Eurasia Group’s African Director, Shri Pillay told Linda van Tilburg that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s position as president of the ruling party is relatively safe. But Pillay says the run-up to the conference could be marred by violence and he predicts challenges by younger ANC members for positions in the party. He also discusses Ramaphosa’s reacton to the Zondo commission and whether this elective conference could be a swansong for the ruling party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Jan 2022 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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