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Spotlight | South Africa
Fall of police minister complicates Ramaphosa's ANC succession plans

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Former South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu in Cape Town, 30 August 2024.
Former South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu in Cape Town, 30 August 2024. © Esa Alexander / Reuters

The South African leader had been counting on his close ally Senzo Mchunu to succeed him as African National Congress party leader. Mchunu's ousting on suspicion of corruption is a game-changer as Ramaphosa lacks influential allies.

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