South Africa: Ramaphosa is winning the battle but still fighting the war
By
Anna Maree
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April 30, 2021 14:34
For two days, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa looks to have made headway in damage control for the ANC at the State Capture Commission. While many are calling his appearance a smart PR move, the battle is far from over.
In his two-day testimony, President Cyril Ramaphosa had to balance between re-establishing internal and public trust in the ANC, and avoid being seen as a sell-out by his comrades and numerous detractors in the party.
Ramaphosa made a calculated gamble when he became the first sitting president in South Africa’s recent history to appear before a judicial commission of inquiry this week.