Cyril Ramaphosa Re-elected as President of ANC, Clenching Sweeping Victory Over Zweli Mkhize

• President Cyril Ramaphosa has been elected for a second term as President of the African National Congress
• The incumbent clenched victory over his opponent former health Minister Zweli Mkhize by over 579 votes
• The Nasrec Johannesburg Expo Centre is filled to the brim with celebrating delegates singing Ramaphosa praises

JOHANNESBURG - The halls of Nasrec Johannesburg Expo Centre are filled with the sounds of celebrating delegates as President Cyril Ramaphosa emerges victorious and retains his position as the head of the African National Congress (ANC).

After a long weekend of campaigning and lobbying the incumbent has swept the floor with his opponent, former Health Minister Zweli Mkhize. Out of the total 4484 votes cast, Ramaphosa managed to secure 2476, while Mkhize only garnered 1897 votes.

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Word of Ramaphosa's victory comes as good news for many ANC delegates. A video posted from inside the Nasrec by @NoncebaNhlauli shows delegates happily dancing while singing President Ramaphosa's praises.

The celebrating delegates can be heard singing "Ramaphosa, rea o rata, kaofela, re tsamaya le wena" which means "Ramaphosa, we all love you, we will follow you."

President Ramaphosa can be seen excitedly taking a video of the enthusiastic show of support from the delegates while sitting on stage between Paul Mashatile and Gwede Mantashe.

Another video posted by Power987 News also captures the celebratory mood at the conference. One delegate can be heard shouting "Uyabuya, Ubuyile" ( He is returning, he has returned).

South Africans react to Ramaphosa's victory

Citizens took to social media to congratulate president Cyril Ramaphosa on his victory.

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Here are some reactions:

@heisthemediator hailed:

"Congratulations Mr President. The criminal syndicate has been defeated."

@ZuluNdulo claimed:

"Those votes are a scam."

@lesibamoatshe added:

"Malema's mole in the ANC IS POWERFUL."

@Shaun34168658 said:

"Basically, half of the ANC still supports corruption and looting. The only way is to Vote ANC out in 2024."

EFF leader Julius Malema says Cyril Ramaphosa “survived” ANC conference, leaving SA confused

In a related story, Briefly News reported it seems that Economic Freedom Fighters Leader Julius Malema has the inside scoop.

The politician took to social media to comment on the African National Congress (ANC) national elective conference in Nasrec.

Taking to Twitter, Malema wrote:

“ANKOLE survived.”

Source: Briefly News