SUCCESSION RACE
ANTHONY BUTLER: Drip, drip of e-mails probably Cyril’s most effective ammunition
Ramaphosa does not command anything like the majority of support he needs to seize control
The nonprofit organisation amaBhungane and the Daily Maverick’s newly launched investigative unit, Scorpio, say they have between 100,000 and 200,000 e-mails and other documents relating to the relationship between the Gupta family and the ANC government. They indicate the documents are being placed on an "offshore" internet platform, where they will be accessible to "many bona fide journalists" — and, presumably, also to regulators and law-enforcement officials. We can now expect a relentless stream of damaging stories that will undermine the credibility of members of President Jacob Zuma’s incumbent faction, including Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba.Will such disclosures bring forward Zuma’s political demise, perhaps in the parliamentary vote of no confidence? An immediate reaction in Parliament is unlikely. A no-confidence vote is a high hurdle to jump. Since 201 votes are needed in the National Assembly, at least 50 ANC MPs will have to vote for the motion, rather than abstain. E...
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