Cyril Ramaphosa elected as South Africa’s president

Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected as South Africa’s president unopposed.

Cyril Ramaphosa was elected President of South Africa by parliament on Thursday (February 15), after Jacob Zuma resigned overnight, heeding orders of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to bring an end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power.

Ramaphosa, 65, has put the focus on rooting out corruption and revitalising economic growth.

Ramaphosa’s rise to the top post has come after weeks of difficult discussions to convince Zuma to quit.

He had to strike a balance between applying pressure on Zuma, 75, and affording him a dignified exit.

Ramaphosa also had to avoid alienating ANC members still loyal to Zuma, despite dwindling electoral support for the party.

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SOURCE: euronews
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