Politicians react to Ramaphosa's victory
Officials in the political arena have reacted to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa's win.
Ramaphosa was yesterday elected as president of the ruling party at the 54th National Elective Conference in Nasrec, Johannesburg with 2440 votes.
Contender, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma garnered 2261 votes.
Political heavyweights have taken to social media to react to the news with the the EFF's Julius Malema saying 'nothing has really changed, the core of the corrupt premier league is at the center of the organization.'
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While UDM's Bantu Holomisa says the task ahead is daunting, both for the organisation and the country.
The DA's Mmusi Maimane stated 'The ANC is deeply divided, Guptas still in the leadership."
See more of those reactions on social media below.
Nothing has really changed, the core of the corrupt premier league is at the center of the organization. The Guptas are still in charge and as a result it will be difficult to recall Zuma. Don’t get easily excited over nothing but I’m happy the Zumas ate a humble pie, a di ba je
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) December 18, 2017
Those of us who had given up on @MYANC rather feel vindicated! What renewal with #DDMabuza, #Magashule and #JessieDuarte? Unity for what?
— Zwelinzima Vavi (@Zwelinzima1) December 18, 2017
Now is the time for Ramaphosa to flex his muscle & display the courage he was apparently unable to as Deputy President, and second in command.
— Phumzile Van Damme (@zilevandamme) December 19, 2017
*Now that he is President*
Let him prove us wrong. 😏 https://t.co/jpXbkt28tF
President Cyril Ramaphosa. Congratulations to the newly elected ANC leadership. The task ahead is daunting, both 4 ur org & the country.
— Bantu Holomisa (@BantuHolomisa) December 18, 2017
What’s clear re conference, is that any winner will have a small mandate over a divided Organisation. This will have consequence on cabinet app, premiers etc which will have consequence on delivery. DD will be DP, let that thought sink in.We need a new beginning, complete change
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) December 18, 2017
We must create opportunities for young people. I have & will continue to fight for a 1year program where youth can intern, learn skills, earn money and gain work experience. Making HE the only option is dangerous, In a country where unemployment is rising.We need change of system
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) December 18, 2017
The hard work of a contestation of ideas begins. The anc is deeply divided, Guptas still in the leadership, essentially Mafia is still in place. I’m looking forward to the 2019, change that focuses on economic growth, jobs for youth. Clean government and educated SA is our offer
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) December 18, 2017
To be fair this is a TRUE reflection of the ANC of today:
— Dali Mpofu (@AdvDali_Mpofu) December 18, 2017
CorruptCriminals + ZuptaLackeys + BrutalCapitalists + a YellowCommunist!⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️