ANC relieved at end of Zuma's imprisonment

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the end of his predecessor, Jacob Zuma's, 15-month prison sentence.

Ramaphosa says the news is a great relief to both him and the ANC.

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When questioned about Zuma's interests in contesting the party's chairperson position at the December elective conference, Ramaphosa says Zuma's age is a concern.

He says Zuma should rather focus on being an elder advisor to the party.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the end of his predecessor, Jacob Zuma's, 15-month prison sentence. When questioned about Zuma's interest in contesting the ANC's chairperson position at the December elective conference, Ramaphosa said his age is a concern. #Today #DStv403 pic.twitter.com/rnvE1YAe9z

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