BARNEY MTHOMBOTHI: Why Ramaphosa ushers in a new era for the ANC
'It's a break from the past which could have implications for the tone, texture and character of the organisation - and how the country is ultimately governed'
The election of the ANC top structure has produced an interesting hotchpotch which may ultimately point the organisation in a different direction. For the first time since its unbanning, the organisation does not have a single individual from exile elected to its top six. It's a remarkable development. The so-called "inxiles" have taken over. In a sense, the ANC has finally come home.It's a break from the past which could have implications for the tone, texture and character of the organisation - and how the country is ultimately governed. One of the major talking points of the conference was the glaring lack of women in the top leadership, an embarrassing outcome for a party that prides itself on its record on gender equality. Which may suggest policies don't accurately reflect feelings on the ground. But the outcome which seems to be exercising the minds of the new leadership a great deal is the fact that KwaZulu-Natal, the most powerful province in terms of support - and Presiden...
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