RANJENI MUNUSAMY: Ramaphosa's 'friends' are behind him, but for how long?
While they appeared to be happy to play second fiddle to Ramaphosa in the past week's public appearances, it is what they do behind the scenes that matters
Cyril Ramaphosa is the man of the moment. His image was emblazoned all over East London this week, on flags, banners and advertising boards punting the ANC's anniversary celebrations. People paraded around with his beaming image on cheaply made T-shirts. His name echoed in chants and songs at gatherings throughout the week and at yesterday's rally, at which he was the star attraction. Other than South Africa's national team coaches, nobody is receiving more advice about what to do and how to do it than the new ANC leader. It is difficult to believe how quickly President Jacob Zuma has ceased to be the focal point of the ANC.Less than a month ago, the ANC was engaged in a debilitating electoral battle that could have resulted in Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma being top of the pops. Only 179 people stood in the way of that happening, but the ANC has clearly moved on. The past week's celebrations would have had a different feel had Dlamini-Zuma won. Zuma would still be in vogue, and Bathabile ...
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