'Factionalism' as South Africa's Elective Conference Nears?

As the December elective conference of the ruling African National Congress nears, a clear divide appears to be emerging between those who are supporting Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, former AU Chair Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and Treasurer-General Zweli Mkhize, for the position of party president - particularly in the KwaZulu-Natal province, where leadership battles have historically turned violent.

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Former AU Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and ANC Treasurer-General Zweli Mkhize.

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