The Guardian: South African President Zuma allies' home raided and no-confidence vote announced
Raids linked to allegations of influence-peddling by Gupta family come as ANC’s efforts to oust South Africa’s president continue
An elite South African police team has raided the luxurious family home of a family of controversial businessmen accused of improper relations with Jacob Zuma, as the ruling ANC party continues its chaotic efforts to oust the country’s president.
The raid on the compound of the wealthy Gupta family in Johannesburg came as the African National Congress (ANC) said that a vote of no confidence in Zuma would be held on Thursday. It will be taken as an encouraging sign that Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the ANC, will move swiftly against those associated with the corruption allegations and mismanagement that have characterised Zuma’s nine years in power.
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