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The speaker of South Africa’s parliament Baleka Mbete has announced that MPs will be able to cast secret votes in the no confidence motion against President Jacob Zuma today. Roger Southall explains why, win or lose the vote, the consequences for the ANC are dire.

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South African President Jacob Zuma with Parliament’s Speaker Baleka Mbete. Flickr

Zuma no confidence vote: the ANC is the loser, whatever happens

Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand

Even if President Zuma wins the no confidence vote, the consequences for the ruling ANC are dire. A loss would see it further divided and weakened ahead of the 2019 elections.

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