Political analysts agree that Zuma will not give up the country’s presidency before 2019.
Zuma is under pressure from the Russians to introduce nuclear power, and he would like to carry through his announcement of free education so that it can be seen as his gift to the poor and working class.
Ramaphosa’s hands are currently tied to put anti-corruption measures in place and to correct state entities.
Both David Mabuza and Ace Magashule have been implicated in corruption and crimes in their provinces and will hardly agree to strict action against their comrades.
Far lefts like Max du Preez suddenly see Ramaphosa as the savior of the ANC and the country. Western Cape secretary, Faiez Jacobs, sees Ramaphosa as the “new Mandela.”
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