‘Ramaphosa must go, he cannot be allowed to stay’ – former ANC spokesperson reacts
By Reuters
10 December 2022 |
4:34 pm
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's fate was hanging in the balance on Monday as the executive committee of the governing party discussed allegations he may have committed misconduct and violated the oath of office.
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