The Latest Breaking News from Zweli Mkhize

Ramaphosa's power base boosted, but South Africa's reform path still rocky

President Cyril Ramaphosa's re-election as leader of South Africa's ruling party has strengthened his hold on power, but a core of vocal opponents in its new executive suggests the country's path to much-needed reforms will remain a rocky one.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

South Africa’s Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of ruling ANC party

The party conference has been marked by divisions and scandals surrounding Ramaphosa and his rival Zweli Mkhize.

Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2022

South Africa's scandal-hit Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC leader

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the ruling African National Congress paving the way for him to contest the presidency again in 2024.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 19, 2022

South Africa's Ramaphosa leads ANC presidency race ahead of conference

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa received the most votes from branches of the ruling African National Congress heading into the party's December elective conference, boosting his chances of securing a second five-year term as state president.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

Analysis-S.Africa's Ramaphosa on a knife edge as crises spur leadership contest

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is beset by crises that have cast doubt on his presidency and left him vulnerable to a leadership challenge as his party begins the process of selecting candidates for the next national election.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022