South Africa’s former President Kgalema Motlanthe has told the BBC that his vote for the ANC cannot be taken as a given come elections in 2019.
Mr Motlanthe, who briefly served as president and was once President Jacob Zuma’s deputy, revealed that he tried to persuade the leader to stand down more than a year ago.
He also derided what he said was the “cavalier” attitude of some ministers towards the economy.
Mr Motlanthe is one of the most senior figures to cast doubt on the future of the ANC with Mr Zuma, who was once a close ally, at the helm.
The embattled president faces a vote of no confidence in parliament next month and opposition to him appears to be hardening, although he still enjoys strong support in the rural areas.
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