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The ANC’s election conference has, as the “woke” say, been “lit”. Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as president of the organisation last night in a dramatic election, marred by allegations of voting irregularities, which are currently being discussed.
As usual, South Africans took to social media to analyse the events of the day. (If you want to know what City Press’s politics editor, Rapule Tabane, had to say about it, click here.)
Author of Democracy & Delusion, the book that won the City Press Tafelberg Nonfiction Award, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh levelled criticism against the male-dominated top six.
Patriarchy beat slate politics. Wherever men stood against women, they won. Political parties across the board are failing horribly on gender, and it’s unacceptable. #ANC54
— Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh (@SizweMpofuWalsh) December 18, 2017
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille also questioned the lack of female representation.
Did I miss something? In 2009, when Western Cape cabinet had only one woman, all hell broke loose. It was challenged in the Human Rights Commission etc. Now the ANC (that formally believes in 50:50 quotas) elects a top six with only one woman, and in a deputy position, nogal!
— Helen Zille (@helenzille) December 19, 2017
eNCA reporter Nickolaus Bauer’s tweet in reaction to Zuma when the announcement was made, showed the moment Cyril Ramaphosa was declared the new ANC president.
#ANC54 The Moment #Zuma hears #Ramaphosa is the new president of @MYANC pic.twitter.com/NCdm1Zg5yR
— Nickolaus Bauer (@NickolausBauer) December 18, 2017
Outgoing ANC spokesperson Zizi Kodwa tweeted about his feelings towards leaving the party as the spokesperson and making way for the next person.
When a journalist ask why I don't wanna be a spokesperson of the ANC in future my answer was "a good dancer knows when to leave the stage" #ANC54
— Zizi Kodwa (@zizikodwa) December 18, 2017
Jackson Mthembu, who previously tweeted that he had voted for Ramaphosa, indicated his support towards Ramaphosa soon after the official results were made.
, @MYANC has new offcials led by brand new President Cyril Ramaphosa . The process to renew , unite and rebuild our ANC starts today .
— Jackson Mthembu (@JacksonMthembu_) December 18, 2017
As @MYANC member in good standing , these are my officials and Iam ready to respect , work with them and take their orders .
— Jackson Mthembu (@JacksonMthembu_) December 18, 2017
Police Minister Fikile Mbalula, who had previously indicated that he had voted for Dlamini-Zuma, congratulated the new leadership.
The branches have spoken case closed I join thousands congratulating the New leadership #YouhaveMySupport
— RSA Minister of Police (@MbalulaFikile) December 18, 2017
TV presenter Maps Maponyane congratulated Ramaphosa.
IT IS OFFICIAL SOUTH AFRICA, THE NEW ANC PRESIDENT:
— Maps Maponyane (@MapsMaponyane) December 18, 2017
MATAMELA CYRIL RAMAPHOSA. #CR17 #ANC54 #ANCConference ???? pic.twitter.com/vUyvmshE8x
As did Mzwanele Manyi, president of the Progressive Professionals Forum.
I ACCEPT and CONGRATULATE the Top 6 as announced. President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa is our ANC President who I will fully support as MY President.
— Mzwanele Manyi (@MzwaneleManyi) December 18, 2017
Amandla!!
Mmusi Maimane, leader of the Democratic Alliance, questioned the new leader's ability to represent the poor.
The further questions about this leadership should be asked from the perspective of the poor. MP which had DD and Free State which Had Ace as Premiers, are some of the poorest provinces. CR is for the elite, and bids on Buffalos. How is this change hopefully for poor people?
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) December 18, 2017
Before the announcement, EFF leader Julius Malema proclaimed the winner to be a boy.
It’s a boy
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) December 18, 2017
And EFF national chairperson Dali Mpofu, known for his colourful tweets? We'll just leave this here.
A Zupta Continua!????????????
— Dali Mpofu (@AdvDali_Mpofu) 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!????????
