Political journalist Qaanitah Hunter’s latest book Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the future of South Africa shares fresh insights into Jacob Zuma’s removal as president and Cyril Ramaphosa’s ascendency into the presidency. Hunter’s book contextualise what the current political climate could mean for both the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and the future of South Africa. In this extract, she details what happened after Ramaphosa won the ANC presidency.
The day after Ramaphosa won…