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Gwede Mantashe's future presents quandary for Ramaphosa

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South Africa

The ANC's fierce leadership contest

Cyril Ramaphosa has led South Africa since 2018, when he pushed out Jacob Zuma, and the president hopes to secure a second term as head of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) following the party's internal election in December 2022. But the ANC is torn by warring factions which are all jockeying for position. Allies of the former president, who is currently being prosecuted, haven't said their last word. With the 2024 general election looming, the leadership contest promises to be particularly fierce. [...]

ANC Secretary General, Gwede Mantashe, and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. © Kim Ludbrook/EPA/MaxPPP

Cyril Ramaphosa owes his re-election as leader of the African National Congress (ANC) in large part to Gwede Mantashe. As a reward, Mantashe wants to stay on as energy minister. This puts the South African president in a bind, as coal-loving Mantashe is opposed to his green energy transition plans. [...]

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Ramaphosa steps up battle against sabotage of Eskom's power stations

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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa in Cape Town, on 6 December 2022.

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (right) and his Minister of Mining and Energy, Gwede Mantashe.

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Transparency initiative seeks to curry favour with Ramaphosa

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Star lawyer behind legal bid to force Ramaphosa government to end power cuts

South Africa
Ramaphosa steps up battle against sabotage of Eskom's power stations

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