In this Watch we argue that political tensions surrounding South African President Jacob Zuma will not ease following the embattled president’s victory in yesterday’s vote of no confidence. They will, in fact, probably increase as the waning of the president’s final term in office prompts a succession battle within the ruling African National Congress (ANC). The risk of rand-moving surprises will remain considerable in 2017. A more populist turn by the party could also have significant economic impacts.
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