South Africa's Ruling ANC Has New Leader

Delegates at the African National Congress's 54th national elective conference have elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the organisation's new president. Ramaphosa defeated Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma by nearly 200 votes. David Mabuza has been elected as ANC Deputy President and Secretary-General Gwede Mantashe has been named chairperson of the party.

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Left: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. Right: ANC MP Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

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