South Africa
Ramaphosa under threat from ANC Treasurer Paul Mashatile

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the African National Congress in Johannesburg on 31 July 2022.
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the African National Congress in Johannesburg on 31 July 2022. © Phill Magakoe/AFP
Some Cyril Ramaphosa allies fear that the president's chances of re-election in the December ANC conference have been weakened by scandal. The ANC Treasurer General Paul Mashatile, a shrewd tactician, intends to take advantage of this. [...]
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