The question for Ramaphosa, who would be 75 by the year 2027, is, just what are you going to do to salvage your legacy as the ANC’s 14th president and the country’s fifth since the dawn of democracy
Ethnic chauvinism and table banging don’t win conferences once one crosses the Drakensberg mountains
The president’s leadership strategy of trying to unite opposing groups within the ANC through key appointments across the board has failed
Lobbying at the party’s conference is akin to the top seven township playground game
Despite having put measures in place to prevent corruption, little or no work has been done by the party, leaving it open to more scrutiny in 2023
It didn’t used to be like this — the sad fact is that the ANC is ashamed of its delegates, or some of them. They don’t trust their own people any more
Zweli Mkhize has closed the gap between himself and Cyril Ramaphosa in the days leading up to the leadership vote
The minerals and energy minister could be the de facto prime minister of Cyril Ramaphosa after aiding the president through turbulent times
Ramaphosa’s main opponent in this conference has been regarded as the wave of support brewing from Paul Mashatile’s forces
Those who are the cause of this chaos surely cannot be the ones to salvage the liberation party from its own demise
Delays in registration and the delayed arrival by Jacob Zuma nearly stole president’s show
Like a toxic relationship, the governing party has sapped the strength of its supporters
Only two women have been nominated for a top six position – both as deputy secretary general
South Africa is likely to have coalition governments at every level so the ANC – and opposition parties – must prepare for this
Comrade Carl joins the Outside Delegates as those on the conference floor earn their Christmas bonus
The Political Party Funding Act and the Public Audit Amendment Act should, in theory, help clean up the mess
The president cannot rely on ANC MPs in the National Assembly to vote against initiating an impeachment process
Later today, we’ll know the ANC’s top six candidates for the elective conference that takes place between 16-21 December