Zuma’s ANC leadership needs to prove sceptics wrong
The ousting of Thabo Mbeki may be positive for democracy, but it will be hard for his successor to keep his “coalition of the disaffected” together
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The populist Jacob Zuma has taken control of the ruling African National Congress, arguably the most significant event in South Africa since the end of white minority rule
Axe hangs over elite S Africa crime squad
Respected team is under investigation as new leaders of ruling African National Congress and the police push to strip it of its independence
ANC leader Zuma calls for unity
Zuma says he will not undermine government
Zuma allies allege Mbeki plot
Concerns grow over ANC split
ANC’s Zuma charged with corruption
Decision raises political temperature
Prosecutor has ‘evidence’ to charge Zuma
ANC leader’s maiden speech overshadowed
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