South africas governing African National congress is preparing this weekend to pick a new party leader to replace jacob zuma who is also the countrys president. The anc is still the dominant political force, but has faced a loss of public trust. President zuma is also facing corruption allegations which he denies and there are warnings that the party could split as the country faces mounting economic challenges. Virginia langeberg reports. With jacob zuma stepping down as leader of the anc, south africa is lifted a virtual crossroads. Ever since 1994, the first election where people of every race were allowed to vote, the anc has won overwhelmingly. That was the year that brought an end to white minority rule. Now, for the first time in more than two decades, there is the possibility South Africans could turn their back on the party that led the country towards liberation. Jacob zumas presidency has been plagued with allegations of corruption since he took office in 2009. Public protes
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