Duduzile Zuma Sambudla Claims Cyril Ramaphosa Wanted to Collapse the ANC And the Country

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla has launched a fresh attack on President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of deliberately weakening the African National Congress (ANC) and South Africa’s struggling state-owned enterprises. Her remarks have reignited political debate over the president’s leadership and responsibility for the condition of major public institutions.

Zuma-Sambudla made the accusation in a post on X, rejecting arguments that Ramaphosa simply inherited struggling institutions from his predecessor, Jacob Zuma. She suggested that the current president should be held responsible for the deterioration of the ANC and state-owned companies during his time in office.

However, her allegation that Ramaphosa deliberately set out to damage these institutions was not accompanied by evidence. It therefore remains her political opinion rather than an established finding.

South Africa’s state-owned enterprises, including Eskom, South African Airways and Transnet, have experienced years of financial difficulties, governance failures, corruption allegations and operational challenges. These problems have remained major concerns for taxpayers and businesses.

Ramaphosa became president in February 2018 after succeeding Jacob Zuma. While his supporters maintain that he inherited institutions weakened by years of state capture and mismanagement, critics argue that his administration has failed to deliver the necessary turnaround.

In 2021, Ramaphosa acknowledged that state-owned enterprises had become an increasing burden on taxpayers and called for reforms to improve their financial performance and governance.

Government subsequently reported improvements at several institutions, including Eskom, Denel, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa and Airports Company South Africa in 2024, although significant challenges remained.

Zuma-Sambudla’s comments add to growing political tensions surrounding the ANC’s performance in government. Her criticism is likely to attract support from those dissatisfied with Ramaphosa’s leadership, while the question of whether he inherited failing institutions or failed to rescue them remains fiercely contested.

Nevertheless, allegations of deliberate sabotage require evidence beyond political criticism.

https://x.com/DZumaSambudla/status/2120529854433234999

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