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 left at 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. But 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 their country towards liberation. Jacob zumas presidency has been plagued with allegations of corruption, since he took office in 2009. Pu
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 left at a virtual crossroad. 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. But 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 their country towards liberation. Jacob zumas presidency has been plagued with allegations of corruption, since he took office in 2009. Pub
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Into the power of song on the sports field, and giving it a go myself. And stav has the weather. Good morning to you. This weekend is a tale of two halves. Were starting the weekend on a cold, frosty note, plenty of sunshine. And then tomorrow it looks cloudier, breezy and wetter, but a bit milder. Ill have all the details for you in about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main Story Emergency services are expecting this weekend to be one of the busiest of the year, as towns and city centres are packed with christmas revellers. Extra ambulance crews were brought in ahead of last night, amid concerns that so called mad friday, the most popular day for works christmas parties, would see a surge of alcohol fuelled incidents. Michael cowan reports. It is one of the busiest nights of the year for our Emergency Services, so much so that londons Ambulance Service are bringing in an extra 30 crews. Were going to be incredibly busy this weekend, and well take lots of 999 calls to patients wh