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South Africa: ANC divided, but moderates fight back

The ANC’s policy conference highlighted divisions within the party, and suggested a significant pushback against its recent leftist turn. While the president’s more populist faction is weakened, a victory for his chosen successor remains the most likely outcome at December’s leadership conference.

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