South Africa: Ace Vs CR, 2021 Edition - the ANC's Year of Living Dangerously

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The ANC is now so dogged by infighting that it may be unable to function, no matter whether Secretary-General Ace Magashule stays or goes - and this will only get worse in the run-up to the local government elections next year.

As the ANC's National Executive Committee (NEC) prepares to meet in 10 days' time, it is clear that the dominating dynamic in the governing party is whether or not Ace Magashule will step aside as its secretary-general.

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