RULING ANC IN SOUTH AFRICA DEEPLY FRACTURED OVER PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA

The ruling ANC in South Africa – which is just trying to recover from the poor showing in the recent local government elections – on Monday faced another crisis outside its headquarters – Luthuli House – in Johannesburg. One faction of the ANC was prevented to march to the headquarters to handover a memorandum demanding the removal of President Jacob Zuma amidst chaotic scenes. The faction was prevented by the ANC’s military veterans, the ANC Youth League and the ANC Womens’ League members. The latest crisis comes against the background of deep divisions within the leadership of the ANC over Zuma’s leadership. Subry Govender FILED THIS RADIO STORY FOR RADIO DEUTSCHE WELLE ON SEPTEMBER 5 2016 …….. .