ANC Turns Against Ramaphosa After Thuthukile Zuma’s Explosive Statement

Added: 2026-05-09

[00:00:00]For South Africa's governing, the power power controversy is no longer only a legal issue. It has become a political test of leadership, public trust, and the party's ability to manage growing internal divisions ahead of future elections. The debate intensified after Tutukle Zuma, daughter of former president Jacob Zuma, publicly described the scandal as, [music] I quote, an albatross around our neck, end of court [music] for the ANC. Her remarks came as pressure continues to build around the president Sire Ramaposa following a court ordered impeachment inquiry linked to the Palopala matter. According to reports, Zuma argued that the ANC's image is being damaged by the ongoing controversy and suggested that Ramaposa's continued [music] stay in office is pulling the party deeper into political and legal uncertainty. She also called for a swift resolution insisting that the ANC should no longer be tied to the scandal. The Palapella case has remained one of the most sensitive political issues in South Africa over the past several years.

[00:01:07]Questions surrounding the alleged theft of foreign currents from Ramaposa's farm and the handling of the incident afterwards created a web of public [music] scrutiny. Opposition parties have repeatedly used the matter to challenge the president's credibility while divisions inside the [music] ANC have slowly become more visible.

[00:01:28]What makes this latest development important is that criticism is no longer coming only from opposition figures.

[00:01:35]Comments like those from Tutukle Zuma reflect wider frustrations inside [music] parts of the ruling party itself. For Raaposa, the impeachment inquiry creates both legal and political pressure at a critical moment when the [music] ANC is already facing concerns about voter confidence, economic frustrations, and internal factional battles. At the same time, the [music] president has not indicated any intention to resign. That means the situation could evolve into a prolonged political process involving parliament party leadership structures and continued public debate. In South African politics, leadership struggles inside the ANC often carry national consequences because the party still holds significant influence over government institutions [music] and policy direction. The broader concern for many within the ANC [music] is whether the Palapala issue could weaken the party further ahead of future [music] electoral contests. South Africa has already seen declining support for the ANC in recent years and prolonged controversy risks deepening those challenges. For now, the impeachment inquiry marks another significant chapter in a story that continues [music] to shape the country's political landscape. The coming months may determine not only Ramaposa's political future, but also how the ANC positions itself [music] moving forward. Share your thoughts on the situation in the comments and follow Watch Point for more clear and in-depth coverage of major developments across Africa and beyond.