Laila this is dw news live from berlin. In south to announce a new leader to succeed jacob zuma. It has been a closely fought contest between the Deputy President , Cyril Ramaphosa, and zumas exwife, nkosazana dlaminizuma. The decision could have a huge impact on the country for decades to come. Also ahead, turkrkey has ordered the release of german Journalist Mesale Tolu from prison, but says she will not be allowed to leave the country. Plus, austrias news chancellor is sworn in, having the rightwing coalition. He has pushed to get tough on immigration, but thousands have turned out in protest. I am laila harrak. Good to have you with us. In south africa, the ruling anc is preparing to announce who will take over from jacob zuma as party leader. Voting took place overnight, and it has been a tight race between two front runners, the Deputy President , Cyril Ramaphosa, and former minister nkosazana dlaminizuma, jacob zumas exwife. It is widely regarded as a Pivotal Moment for the coun
Immigration, but thousands have turned out in protest. I am laila harrak. Good to have you with us. In south africa, the ruling anc is preparing to announce who will take over from jacob zuma as party leader. Voting took place overnight, and it has been a tight race between two front runners, the Deputy President , Cyril Ramaphosa, and former minister nkosazana dlaminizuma, jacob zumas exwife. It is widely regarded as a Pivotal Moment for the country. Whoever wins will be well placed to become south africas next president in the 2019 general election. All right. Here to explore what this all means is dws christine mondo. Good to have you with us. Talk to us about these contenders. What does a broadly represent . Christine if you look at Cyril Ramaphosa, you have an astute negotiator. He was meant to succeed Nelson Mandela for the presidency. When that did not happen, he went into business. He has become south africas richest man and has come back to politics over the last five years. I
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