Cosatu has resolved to support and lobby for Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to take over as president of the ANC. 

“After an intense and robust debate, the CEC [central executive committee] has resolved to support and lobby for the deputy president of the ANC, Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa, to take over the reins as the next president of the ANC,” said Cosatu general secretary Bheki Ntshalintshali during a media briefing in Braamfontein.

More to follow shortly.

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