Analysis: ANC January 8 statement

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa took a swipe at opposition parties during his January 8 birthday celebration speech, saying the ANC feared none and was ready to face off with any party ahead of the upcoming elections. The remarks by Ramaphosa come as the party battles to deal with his rebellious predecessor, former president Jacob Zuma, who formed his own Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party and called for opposition parties to unite to topple the ANC. Phemelo speaks to Director of Research at Auwal Socio-economic Research Institute, Angelo Fick to unpack the party’s statement.