South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and the African National Congress

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a tough test as South Africans vote, with economic challenges and political pressure threatening his leadership of the African National Congress.

Key Points

  • Ramaphosa's leadership of the ANC is being tested in the upcoming election
  • His past as a union leader and businessman shapes his political career
  • Facing challenges on economic issues, internal party divisions, and reputation issues

Pros

  • Ramaphosa played a key role in ending apartheid and drafting South Africa's constitution
  • He has been a prominent voice in global issues like fair vaccine distribution and filing a genocide case against Israel

Cons

  • Struggles with economic growth, high unemployment, and power cuts
  • Criticism for lack of new solutions to major challenges like crime and inequality