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He's survived impeachment proceedings in parliament. Now South Africa's president has to stare down a challenge within his ruling African National Congress. Supporters of Cyril Ramaphosa's predecessor Jacob Zuma jeering him at the outset of his speech before the ANC party conference, with plenty of allusions to the wads of cash stolen from a couch at his private ranch. FRANCE 24's correspondent in South Africa, Nadine Theron, tells us more.
The African National Congress (ANC) conference starts in Johannesburg as some 4,500 delegates, from all across of South Africa, gather to chose their next party leader. "Viva ANC", shouts President Cyril Ramaphosa, who hopes to be re-elected as ANC leader a few days after he dodged impeachment in a parliament vote. IMAGES
Pro-Zuma (Jacob Zuma)ANC members sing while arriving at the ANC conference. Outside the premises, expelled African National Congress member Carl Niehaus demonstrates alongside other with signs reading "Ramaphosa must go". IMAGES
South Africa’s ruling party beginning a closely watched conference today...The ANC looks set to re-elect Cyril Ramaphosa as its leader, despite his recent scandal over a huge cash burglary at his game farm. Ramaphosa’s supporters are sticking by their man, but the President could still face some competition for power. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Cape Town, Nadine Theron, reports with Caroline Dumay and Stefan Carstens.
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