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ANC leadership battle and political instability in South Africa

Picking up: 2 developments in the last 24 hours, 3 in the last 7 days Updated 3 hours ago

The latest in this situation

  1. Unemployment statistics are cited as a cause of voter frustration with the ANC.
  2. Mbeki's removal is reported to have dented the ANC.
  3. Zuma's breakaway party is competing with the ANC as the party seeks control of the Durban municipality.

How it started

Court action and ANC decline set the path toward political instability and potential impeachment in South Africa.

7 reports, 5 independent, last reported Sep 17. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Court action and ANC decline set the path toward political instability and potential impeachment in South Africa.

Who's involved

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South AfricaCyril RamaphosaAfrican National Congress

How it developed

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  1. Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to exit the ANC amidst the party facing volatile local government elections in South Africa.Sub-event
  2. Internal ANC political maneuvering in South Africa is focused on presidency ambitions and seeking support amid leadership challenges.Sub-event
  3. The African National Congress is losing significant support in recent by-elections.Sub-event
  4. Cabinet reshuffle and dismissal follow allegations of improper conduct and corruption involving high-profile South African figures.Sub-event
  5. Lonzi proposes an inquiry into post-school education capacity while Cyril Ramaphosa appears before the National Council of Provinces.Sub-event
  6. The Economic Freedom Fighters criticized President Ramaphosa's leadership, labeling his current situation as reckless.Sub-event
  7. Hill-Lewis proposed cabinet changes to Ramaphosa, leading to leadership differences and the ousting of Zuma from his cabinet post.Sub-event
  8. Constitutional court action and ANC decline lead to political instability in South Africa.1 source
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  1. Geordin Hill-Lewis requested Cyril Ramaphosa to make changes.Sub-event

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