As the African National Congress (ANC) prepares for its elective conference in December 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership is facing unprecedented challenges. The president has been accused of corruption and misuse of funds, allegations that have been circulating for months. According to sources, Ramaphosa’s opponents within the ANC are gaining momentum, and the party’s delegates are increasingly divided over his leadership.
The allegations against Ramaphosa, which include claims of a cover-up of a burglary at his game farm in 2020, have sparked widespread outrage and calls for his resignation. The president has denied any wrongdoing, but the scandal has damaged his reputation and eroded public trust in his leadership. As the ANC’s elective conference approaches, it remains to be seen whether Ramaphosa will emerge victorious or if his opponents will succeed in ousting him.
Ramaphosa’s leadership has been marred by controversy, including the recent revelation that he had knowledge of the looting and vandalism that occurred in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in July 2021, but failed to act promptly. The president’s critics argue that his inaction emboldened the looters, leading to widespread destruction and loss of life. The ANC’s delegates will gather in December 2025 to decide the party’s future, and Ramaphosa’s fate hangs in the balance.