Why South African Minister Motsoaledi Backed Vote Against Zuma

Analysts say the health minister's strong Communist Party connections and African National Congress support ensure he's "too powerful politically" for President Jacob Zuma to fire.

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and President Jacob Zuma (file photo).

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