Zweli Mkhize's backers want Cyril Ramaphosa’s rivals to team up

Zweli Mkhize’s supporters are hoping to persuade supporters of Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to throw their weight behind the former health minister

27 November 2022 - 00:05 By Zimasa Matiwane, Mawande Amashabalala and Kgothatso Madisa

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s rivals for the ANC presidency are scrambling to unite behind an alternative candidate after branches overwhelmingly backed the president to serve a second term...

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